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L130 YPM

1994 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,280 mi
Last recorded53,280 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL130 YPM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 53,280 miles

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

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

some corrosion of rear wheel archs

Fail 22 May 2010 53,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

some corrosion of rear wheel archs

Pass 23 May 2009 51,266 miles

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

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

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

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2008 49,070 miles

fuel filler neck very rusty

rear wheel arches in very poor condition

suspension very low

Pass 18 May 2007 45,694 miles

front suspension very noisey

Pass 30 May 2006 41,202 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 34,764 miles

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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L130 YPM is a 1994 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L130 YPM, 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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L130 YPM is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 25 November 1994.

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