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L160 DPM

1994 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

26,321 mi
Last recorded26,321 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL160 DPM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 26,321 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 26,305 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 26,153 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 25,720 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 25,235 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 25,235 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 24,665 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 24,147 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 24,132 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 23,631 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

rear wheel arches rusting both sides

Pass 7 Feb 2006 23,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

large crack in screen out of zones

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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L160 DPM is a 1994 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L160 DPM, 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 L160 DPM registered?

L160 DPM is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 27 January 1994.

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