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L106 VAE

1994 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,469 mi
Last recorded61,469 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL106 VAE
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 61,469 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 61,418 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 55,275 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 55,270 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 46,362 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 46,362 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 40,739 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 40,739 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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L106 VAE is a 1994 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L106 VAE, 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 L106 VAE registered?

L106 VAE is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 March 1994.

Is L106 VAE safe to buy?

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