1993 Rover Metro 1.4L Petrol · L643 FRD
1993 Rover Metro (1.4L, petrol). First registered 17 Dec 1993. Recorded mileage 32,406 miles. MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER METRO
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,406 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L643 FRD Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 32,406 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L643 FRD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Rover Metro (L643 FRD) between July 2007 and September 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
L643 FRD Mileage History
- 12/07/200718,258 mi
- 20/11/200819,983 mi+1,725 mi
- 20/11/200819,983 mi
- 01/12/200921,023 mi+1,040 mi
- 30/11/201021,923 mi+900 mi
- 28/11/2011228,019 mi+206,096 mi
- 04/12/201223,213 mi-204,806 mi
- 26/11/201323,354 mi+141 mi
- 25/06/201923,991 mi+637 mi
- 02/07/201923,998 mi+7 mi
- 25/06/202024,386 mi+388 mi
- 10/06/202124,957 mi+571 mi
- 10/06/202226,509 mi+1,552 mi
- 16/06/202329,278 mi+2,769 mi
- 12/06/202430,867 mi+1,589 mi
- 24/09/202532,357 mi+1,490 mi
- 02/09/202632,406 mi+49 mi
Average of roughly 739 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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