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L177 PWC

1994 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,492 mi
Last recorded44,492 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL177 PWC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 44,492 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 41,585 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 41,577 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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)

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit on inner edge and o/s/r tyre worn close to limit and nail in tread

Pass 24 Apr 2007 39,512 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 39,488 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

CAT fitted but no oxy sensor therefore NON CAT test carried out. still failed emission

Pass 21 Apr 2006 37,463 miles

Nearside front floor starting to rust in suspension prescribed area

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

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

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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L177 PWC is a 1994 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L177 PWC, 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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L177 PWC is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 April 1994.

Is L177 PWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L177 PWC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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