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L124 JVM

1994 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

55,714 mi
Last recorded55,714 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL124 JVM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2009 55,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

fuel filler neck is heavily corroded

nearside front brake is slightly binding on

offside front tyre is perishing

offside rear tyre is perishing

Fail 1 Jul 2009 55,132 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

fuel filler neck is heavily corroded

nearside front brake is slightly binding on

offside front tyre is perishing

offside rear tyre is perishing

Pass 26 Jun 2008 50,199 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

rear boot floor and side panels starting to corrode

rear number plate starting to fade,. body panels damaged.

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,jacking pints front and rear subframes and mountains startingt to corrode

Fail 24 Jun 2008 50,198 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

rear boot floor and side panels starting to corrode

rear number plate starting to fade,. body panels damaged.

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,jacking pints front and rear subframes and mountains startingt to corrode

Fail 26 Jun 2007 47,565 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

outer body panels damaged. †rear number plate starting to fade. †spare wheel flat. †under floors.chassis rails and jacking points starting to corrode

slight play in rear n/s radious arm . †all steering and suspension joints need greasing. †all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Jun 2007 47,565 miles

outer body panels damaged. †rear number plate starting to fade. †spare wheel flat. †under floors.chassis rails and jacking points starting to corrode

slight play in rear n/s radious arm . †all steering and suspension joints need greasing. †all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Jun 2006 45,303 miles

o/s body panels damaged. †rear suspension need greesing. †hand brake cable starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jun 2005 42,808 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 42,808 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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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L124 JVM is a 1994 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L124 JVM, 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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L124 JVM is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 June 1994.

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