£1,540
1993 Rover Metro Rio
Brightwells • UK • 18 Feb 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£1,540
1993 Rover Metro Rio
UK • 18 Feb 2026 • Lot 420
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1993 Rio limited edition Metro, finished in Nightfire Red, has only 30,939 miles and a current MOT until September 2026. With a history folder including original sales documents, it presents a tempting prospect for collectors, though it has had six previous owners.
Condition
7
The listing mentions a grey interior in fabulous condition suggesting careful use. The mileage is remarkably modest, aligning with the MOT history. However, it also notes six former keepers, suggesting some wear and tear over time. Overall solid condition with slight wear visible in paint, interior, or wheels. Requires minor reconditioning.
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30,939 miles
SAXXPDNEBAD518937
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
L186FEP
1993
Auction
£1,540
1993 Rover Metro Rio
Brightwells • UK • 18 Feb 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
Description Showing only 30,939 miles; Rio limited edition
First registered in August 1993, with six former keepers joining the current custodian in August 2024.
Finished in Nightfire Red, nicely complemented by a grey interior in fabulous condition — the sort of cabin that suggests careful use rather than hard miles.
The headline, of course, is the mileage: a remarkably modest 30,939 miles, which aligns neatly with the MOT history held on the database.
The current MOT runs until September 2026, and the history folder includes three earlier MOT certificates, the original sales invoice, security card, and VIN sticker — all reassuring signs of a car that has been kept rather than merely owned.
In short, a delightful little Metro that offers a rare chance to acquire a low-mileage limited edition in unusually honest condition.
A tempting prospect for collectors of emerging modern classics or anyone who remembers these cars with affection.
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Price Analysis vs Other Metros
£338
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£1,804
Median Price (Since 2020)
£9,800
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Metro Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 29th Sept 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
30,916 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 30th Sept 2025, 30,916 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear outer sill and wheel arch corroded
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front outer indicator covers missing
Failed
On 25th Sept 2025, 30,901 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box (8.2.2.1 (b))
- Emissions unable to be completed hole in rear box (8.2.1.2 (d))
- Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear outer sill and wheel arch corroded
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed
On 16th Feb 2024, 30,748 miles
There were 8 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside front fluid suspension height low
- (Dangerous) Steering pulls badly to the nearside
- Reversing lamps not working
Failed
On 8th Feb 2024, 30,737 miles
There were 10 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside front fluid suspension height low
- (Dangerous) Steering pulls badly to the nearside
- Reversing lamps not working
MOT Mileage Trend
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