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L174 FDV

1994 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,403 mi
Last recorded47,403 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL174 FDV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 47,403 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 44,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 42,482 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 39,238 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Dec 2005 39,238 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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L174 FDV is a 1994 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L174 FDV, 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 L174 FDV registered?

L174 FDV is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 14 July 1994.

Is L174 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L174 FDV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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