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L160 FVP

1994 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,382 mi
Last recorded76,382 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL160 FVP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 76,382 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 76,379 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2019 75,849 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 75,846 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 74,202 miles

Foot brake travel low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 74,191 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 67,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 67,811 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 67,751 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 67,751 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 66,174 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 63,701 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 61,347 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2009 59,238 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 55,670 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 51,143 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 45,773 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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L160 FVP is a 1994 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FVP, 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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L160 FVP is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 8 February 1994.

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