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L169 HJW

1994 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,633 mi
Last recorded57,633 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL169 HJW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 57,633 miles

fluid suspension pipes corroded

n/s/f headlamp appears to be held in with zip ties

o/s/r inner wheel arch appears corroded, further investigation may be needed

rear suspention appears to have reduced damping effect

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2011 57,632 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fluid suspension pipes corroded

n/s/f headlamp appears to be held in with zip ties

rear suspention appears to have reduced damping effect

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 49,581 miles

both front tyre worn

both rear wheel arches / inner wheel arches corroded

both sill lips corroded

front and rear brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules

n/s headlamp appears to be fixed with zip tie

suspension low

Fail 11 May 2010 49,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyre worn

both rear wheel arches / inner wheel arches corroded

both sill lips corroded

front and rear brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules

suspension low

Pass 17 Jan 2008 48,856 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 47,492 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 47,492 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 45,672 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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L169 HJW is a 1994 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc 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 L169 HJW, 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 L169 HJW registered?

L169 HJW is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 3 May 1994.

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