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L180 RSN

1994 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,225 mi
Last recorded67,225 miles
Recorded on8 May 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL180 RSN
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2008 67,225 miles

n/s/r tyre is going out of shape

n/s/r wheel arch very rusty

play in n/s radius arm

rear brake balance is poor

rust under side of the car

slight play in o/s radius arm

Pass 21 May 2007 56,773 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 56,773 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

pre 93 engine fitted /build date pre 94 †so next default limit used for the purpose of the mot test

very slight play in both rear radius arms

Fail 18 May 2007 56,757 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2007 56,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 May 2006 45,146 miles

reduced damping effect on rear suspension.

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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L180 RSN is a 1994 Rover Metro in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L180 RSN, 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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L180 RSN is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 12 January 1994.

Is L180 RSN safe to buy?

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