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L177 WAF

1994 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,958 mi
Last recorded27,958 miles
Recorded on3 May 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL177 WAF
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2008 27,958 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 27,954 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 22,601 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 22,601 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 16,041 miles

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

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 WAF is a 1994 Rover Metro in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WAF, 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 L177 WAF registered?

L177 WAF is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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