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L128 EPA

1994 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

32,568 mi
Last recorded32,568 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL128 EPA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 32,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear wheel arches corroded

front suspension near stops

Fail 21 Mar 2013 32,568 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear wheel arches corroded

front suspension near stops

Pass 1 Mar 2012 28,720 miles

front exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

front suspension nearing bump stops

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2010 24,260 miles

rear wheel arches corroded

wipers do not auto park

Fail 6 Oct 2010 24,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear wheel arches corroded

wipers do not auto park

Pass 7 Oct 2009 23,618 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres perished

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2009 23,618 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres perished

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2008 22,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

suspension level low

unable to see front brakes

Pass 3 Oct 2007 22,374 miles

wipers do not return when switched off

wipers do not work on full speed

Fail 2 Oct 2007 22,374 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

wipers do not return when switched off

wipers do not work on full speed

Pass 5 Oct 2006 21,938 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear outer sill corroded

o/s rear wheel arch corroded †

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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L128 EPA is a 1994 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 L128 EPA, 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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L128 EPA is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 March 1994.

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