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L174 WRW

1994 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,261 mi
Last recorded72,261 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL174 WRW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2007 72,261 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 61,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 57,714 miles

rear wheel arch rims corroding/will need repair next m.o.t

Fail 19 Aug 2005 57,713 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

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

rearwheel arch rims corroding/will need repair next m.o.t

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 WRW is a 1994 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L174 WRW registered?

L174 WRW is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 19 May 1994.

Is L174 WRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L174 WRW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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