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L101 OWG

1994 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,609 mi
Last recorded79,609 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL101 OWG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2007 79,609 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2007 73,757 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

play in both front upper balljoints! †front tyres worn to 1.6 & 2.0mm!

screen chipped/cracked to max" 10mm in zone A! †slight noise nearside rear bearing! †offside front floor becoming rusty!

Pass 11 Apr 2007 73,757 miles

play in both front upper balljoints! †front tyres worn to 1.6 & 2.0mm!

screen chipped/cracked to max" 10mm in zone A! †slight noise nearside rear bearing! †offside front floor becoming rusty!

Pass 30 Mar 2006 59,316 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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L101 OWG is a 1994 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L101 OWG, 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 L101 OWG registered?

L101 OWG is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is L101 OWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L101 OWG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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