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L172 EKO

1994 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

81,672 mi
Last recorded81,672 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL172 EKO
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 81,672 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner rear valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jul 2023 81,093 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 74,545 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 71,898 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 71,898 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 70,941 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 70,378 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 70,305 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 69,535 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 67,538 miles

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

Offside Front FLOOR PAN HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 67,042 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 65,732 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 62,415 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 59,310 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 57,151 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 55,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 52,812 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 52,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2009 50,214 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 50,122 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 48,433 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 47,262 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 46,339 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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L172 EKO is a 1994 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 L172 EKO, 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 L172 EKO registered?

L172 EKO is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 16 July 1994.

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