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L168 YPL

1994 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,242 mi
Last recorded65,242 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL168 YPL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2010 65,242 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 65,242 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 57,952 miles

both rear wheel arches starting to rust

Pass 9 Aug 2008 50,057 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 48,475 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear wheel arches rusty

o\s\f indicator lens missing

Pass 26 Jul 2007 48,475 miles

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

both rear wheel arches rusty

o\s\f indicator lens missing

Fail 16 Aug 2006 43,222 miles

Both rear wheel arches heavly surface corroded early attension adviced

Left hand rear tyre on limet now early attension adviced

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Right hand front flasher lamp auter lens missing

Pass 16 Aug 2006 43,222 miles

Both rear wheel arches heavly surface corroded early attension adviced

Left hand rear tyre on limet now early attension adviced

Right hand front flasher lamp auter lens missing

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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L168 YPL is a 1994 Rover Metro in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1994 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 54,753 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 L168 YPL, 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 L168 YPL registered?

L168 YPL is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L168 YPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L168 YPL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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