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L178 JUX

1994 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,561 mi
Last recorded65,561 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL178 JUX
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 65,561 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2009 61,693 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2008 58,182 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 58,160 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 54,956 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 51,321 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 51,321 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front suspension low

Pass 28 Oct 2005 48,803 miles

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2005 48,803 miles

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

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

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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L178 JUX is a 1994 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L178 JUX, 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 L178 JUX registered?

L178 JUX is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 16 March 1994.

Is L178 JUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L178 JUX shows 9 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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