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L159 MFA

1994 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,964 mi
Last recorded72,964 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL159 MFA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2013 72,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 72,964 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 69,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 65,937 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 62,407 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 58,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 54,130 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 50,772 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 47,451 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 47,451 miles

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

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

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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L159 MFA is a 1994 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L159 MFA, 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 L159 MFA registered?

L159 MFA is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 26 May 1994.

Is L159 MFA safe to buy?

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