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L133 GBA

1994 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,511 mi
Last recorded40,511 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL133 GBA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 40,511 miles

general age related corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2014 40,337 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 39,641 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 39,641 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 39,105 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 38,389 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 38,162 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 37,319 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 36,481 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 36,369 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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L133 GBA is a 1994 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L133 GBA, 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 L133 GBA registered?

L133 GBA is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 7 June 1994.

Is L133 GBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L133 GBA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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