MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,412 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Outer Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Outer Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
pre 1992 emissions limits use due to vehicle being a 1991 built vehicle
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L131 SMA is a 1994 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 L131 SMA, 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 L131 SMA registered?
L131 SMA is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 25 July 1994.
Is L131 SMA safe to buy?
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