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L129 SNG

1994 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,863 mi
Last recorded66,863 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL129 SNG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2008 66,863 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion in n/s/r wheel arch

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Apr 2008 66,863 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion in n/s/r wheel arch

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2007 63,720 miles

advises given with vt30 200007737417

Fail 17 May 2007 63,663 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

corrosion in n/s/r wheel arch

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 May 2006 59,617 miles

advises given earlier with vt30

Fail 24 May 2006 59,617 miles

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

corrosion in n/s/r wheel arch

corrosion in o/s/r brake pipe

front number plate cracked

o/s door mirror glass broken

o/s headlamp yellowed

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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L129 SNG is a 1994 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L129 SNG, 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 L129 SNG registered?

L129 SNG is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 January 1994.

Is L129 SNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L129 SNG shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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