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L170 CTN

1994 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,107 mi
Last recorded42,107 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL170 CTN
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 42,107 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 38,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 33,264 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 30,918 miles

Corrosion to floor pan areas near jacking points, not excessive.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 30,043 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 30,037 miles

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

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

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

Floor pan corner areas around jacking points getting abit corroded slightly

N/S/F metal B/Pipe abit corroded slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2006 29,002 miles

advise suspension has minimal damping effect

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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L170 CTN is a 1994 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L170 CTN, 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 L170 CTN registered?

L170 CTN is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 18 July 1994.

Is L170 CTN safe to buy?

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