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A22 FUS

1994 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

40,513 mi
Last recorded40,513 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 FUS
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 40,513 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 40,489 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting missing bolt missing from suspension sphere. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected suspension sphere has no resistance. (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2024 38,444 miles

Filler in sills and wheel arches

Various parts of under vehicle has been greased

Fail 4 Sep 2024 38,444 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Filler in sills and wheel arches

Various parts of under vehicle has been greased

Pass 21 Jul 2022 38,432 miles

under vehicle covered in grease

Pass 23 Jul 2021 38,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under vehicle covered in waxoil

Pass 6 Aug 2020 38,146 miles

all under vehicle covered in wax oil

Fail 6 Aug 2020 38,146 miles

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

all under vehicle covered in wax oil

Pass 29 Jul 2019 37,908 miles

under vehicle covered in waxoil

Pass 30 Jul 2018 37,709 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 37,433 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r inner sill covered with filler

Pass 25 Jul 2016 37,248 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 37,154 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 37,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 37,010 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 36,856 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 36,698 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 36,422 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 35,870 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 35,136 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 34,287 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2008 34,287 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 33,167 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 33,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

grease/oil contamination on all flexi brake hoses

Pass 10 Aug 2006 31,900 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Metro?

Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
2,089
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
68,023
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 34,808
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 33,671
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,712
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,892
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 13,604
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A22 FUS is a 1994 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1994 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 54,753 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Metro fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 34,808 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A22 FUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Metro typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A22 FUS registered?

A22 FUS is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is A22 FUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 FUS shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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