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L125 PWC

1994 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

36,908 mi
Last recorded36,908 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL125 PWC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 36,908 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 36,892 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 36,764 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 36,496 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 35,744 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 35,529 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 34,010 miles

Central Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust back box corroded

Offside Front Lower sill sighnsof corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2019 34,010 miles

Central Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust back box corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower sill sighnsof corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2018 33,409 miles

Nearside Rear Upper rear exhaust box has corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2017 32,353 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 30,828 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 26,153 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 23,704 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 22,117 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 21,023 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 20,256 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 20,256 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2007 18,751 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 17,937 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 17,937 miles

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

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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L125 PWC is a 1994 Rover Metro in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L125 PWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L125 PWC registered?

L125 PWC is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 18 May 1994.

Is L125 PWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L125 PWC shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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