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L169 KMS

1994 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

69,598 mi
Last recorded69,598 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL169 KMS
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2008 69,598 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Oct 2005 69,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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 KMS is a 1994 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 L169 KMS, 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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L169 KMS is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 21 March 1994.

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