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L158 JDA

1994 Rover Metro

Red Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,398 mi
Last recorded100,398 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL158 JDA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2009 100,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise floor pans rusting

advise needs pump up very low

advise play to near side rear radius arm advise to grease

both front tyres soft

front pads pos low

rear arches rusting

Pass 21 Oct 2008 92,642 miles

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

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

offside floorpan starting to corrode

parking brake just meets requirements

recommend allgrease nipples be dreased

Fail 17 Oct 2008 92,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

advise needs suspension pump up

advise off side rear floor pan starting to corrode

advise to grease rear radius arm bushes

Pass 22 Oct 2007 90,146 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 90,144 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 88,186 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 88,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

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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L158 JDA is a 1994 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L158 JDA, 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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L158 JDA is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 June 1994.

Is L158 JDA safe to buy?

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