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L166 RWX

1994 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

44,917 mi
Last recorded44,917 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL166 RWX
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2011 44,917 miles

front suspension slightly low

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

slight wear in some suspension bushes

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle

Fail 21 Feb 2011 44,917 miles

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

front suspension slightly low

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

slight wear in some suspension bushes

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,946 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 42,946 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle [underside]

Pass 21 Feb 2009 41,221 miles

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle [underside]

Fail 19 Feb 2009 41,221 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle [underside]

Pass 27 Feb 2008 39,446 miles

slight blow on exhaust joints

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle [underside]

Fail 27 Feb 2008 39,446 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

slight blow on exhaust joints

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle [underside]

Fail 21 Feb 2008 39,428 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

o/s/r door not opening

Pass 2 Feb 2007 37,290 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 37,290 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 35,423 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 35,417 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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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L166 RWX is a 1994 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 L166 RWX, 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 L166 RWX registered?

L166 RWX is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 22 June 1994.

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