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L137 GOX

1994 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,148 mi
Last recorded39,148 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL137 GOX
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 39,148 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

corrosion starting in wheel arches

n/s rear tyre 2mm on inner edge

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 11 Oct 2013 39,148 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

corrosion starting in wheel arches

n/s rear tyre 2mm on inner edge

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 21 Aug 2012 38,576 miles

corrosion in n/s and o/s rear wheel arches but not weakened or jagged at present

slight leak on exhaust

Fail 20 Aug 2012 38,571 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion in n/s and o/s rear wheel arches but not weakened or jagged at present

slight leak on exhaust

Pass 6 Jun 2011 37,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion starting in o/s and n/s rear wheel arches but not weakened or jagged at present

Pass 20 May 2010 36,521 miles

corrosion starting in n/s rear wheel arch

n/s rear tyre wearing low on edge

Fail 28 May 2009 35,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2009 35,395 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 33,804 miles

n/s front tyre 2mm on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2007 32,024 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 31,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 30,233 miles

corrosion starting in n/s rear wheel arch

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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L137 GOX is a 1994 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L137 GOX, 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 L137 GOX registered?

L137 GOX is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 26 April 1994.

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