1993 Rover Metro 1.1L Petrol · L511 GHN
1993 Rover Metro (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1993. Recorded mileage 88,624 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER METRO
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,624 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L511 GHN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 88,624 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L511 GHN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Rover Metro (L511 GHN) between July 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
L511 GHN Mileage History
- 01/07/202287,994 mi
- 29/06/202388,212 mi+218 mi
- 29/06/202488,539 mi+327 mi
- 06/07/202488,547 mi+8 mi
- 07/11/202588,624 mi+77 mi
Average of roughly 188 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Rover Rover Metro
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: ROVER METRO
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Hydragas Suspension Depressurisation and Fluid Pipe Corrosion(Serious)
The Rover Metro replaced the Austin Metro's harsh, separate suspension units with interconnected front-to-rear Alex Moulton Hydragas displacers and interconnected fluid pipes. Over time, the internal nitrogen gas charge in the displacer spheres gradually permeates through the rubber diaphragm, and external steel connection pipes rot in British winter salt. This causes the car to sag onto its bump stops, ruining the ride quality and destroying front tyre alignment. Regassing displacers requires specialist equipment and rare replacement units.
- K-Series Cylinder Head Gasket Failure (Early SPi and MPi)(Serious)
The Rover Metro debuted Rover's all-aluminium K-Series engine (1.1 8v, 1.4 8v, and 1.4 16v GTi). Early K-Series engines utilised plastic locating dowels between the cylinder block and head, a small 3.5-litre cooling capacity, and an elastomer-bead cylinder head gasket. Thermal expansion differentials and minor coolant loss quickly cause the head gasket to blow, warping the lightweight aluminium cylinder head and contaminating the engine oil with coolant.
- A-Pillar, Sill, and Rear Wheel Arch Corrosion(Moderate)
While the Rover Metro received galvanised zinc coating on certain vulnerable lower panels compared to the Austin original, British road salt takes a heavy toll on the A-pillars, lower sills, jacking points, and rear wheel arch returns. Water also penetrates behind the front wing seals and drains into the A-pillar box section, rotting the door hinge mountings and lower windscreen corners. Structural rust in these zones is a primary cause of MOT failure.
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- Hydragas Suspension Depressurisation and Fluid Pipe CorrosionSerious
The Rover Metro replaced the Austin Metro's harsh, separate suspension units with interconnected front-to-rear Alex Moulton Hydragas displacers and interconnected fluid pipes. Over time, the internal nitrogen gas charge in the displacer spheres gradually permeates through the rubber diaphragm, and external steel connection pipes rot in British winter salt. This causes the car to sag onto its bump stops, ruining the ride quality and destroying front tyre alignment. Regassing displacers requires specialist equipment and rare replacement units.
- K-Series Cylinder Head Gasket Failure (Early SPi and MPi)Serious
The Rover Metro debuted Rover's all-aluminium K-Series engine (1.1 8v, 1.4 8v, and 1.4 16v GTi). Early K-Series engines utilised plastic locating dowels between the cylinder block and head, a small 3.5-litre cooling capacity, and an elastomer-bead cylinder head gasket. Thermal expansion differentials and minor coolant loss quickly cause the head gasket to blow, warping the lightweight aluminium cylinder head and contaminating the engine oil with coolant.
- A-Pillar, Sill, and Rear Wheel Arch CorrosionModerate
While the Rover Metro received galvanised zinc coating on certain vulnerable lower panels compared to the Austin original, British road salt takes a heavy toll on the A-pillars, lower sills, jacking points, and rear wheel arch returns. Water also penetrates behind the front wing seals and drains into the A-pillar box section, rotting the door hinge mountings and lower windscreen corners. Structural rust in these zones is a primary cause of MOT failure.
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