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L101 YPM

1994 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

478,819 mi
Last recorded478,819 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2006
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL101 YPM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2006 478,819 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 47,778 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 41,104 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 41,095 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2005 40,961 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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 YPM is a 1994 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YPM, 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 YPM registered?

L101 YPM is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L101 YPM safe to buy?

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