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L179 MCJ

1994 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,413 mi
Last recorded42,413 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL179 MCJ
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 42,413 miles

n/s and o/s/r wheel arches rusted

Fail 6 Jan 2012 42,413 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s/r wheel arches rusted

n/s/r hand brake reading lower than o/s/r

Pass 12 Jan 2011 32,991 miles

cables running across foot pedals

n/s/f bumper insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2010 20,542 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 20,542 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

tempory locking fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2009 17,996 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 17,650 miles

bump stop clearance reduced on suspension travel.

Pass 8 Jan 2007 17,326 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 17,175 miles

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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L179 MCJ is a 1994 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L179 MCJ, 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 L179 MCJ registered?

L179 MCJ is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 17 January 1994.

Is L179 MCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L179 MCJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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