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L181 JUX

1994 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

62,630 mi
Last recorded62,630 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL181 JUX
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2015 62,630 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid floor to inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear arch corroded

front brake imbalance

rear valance corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2014 62,590 miles

both rear closing panels corroded (border pass).

n/s front floor area corroded (border pass).

n/s front top suspension mount corroded.

o/s front outer sill corroded.

o/s rear brake binding (border pass).

o/s rear floor area corroded.

o/s rear inner arch corroded.

rear valance corroded.

Pass 4 Dec 2013 62,241 miles

both rear arches corroded.

both rear brake pipes corroded.

both front brake pipes corroded.

both rear suspension pipes corroded.

fuel filler pipes corroded.

n/s rear closing panel corroded.

o/s front chassis corroded.

o/s front indicator insecure.

Pass 5 Dec 2012 61,483 miles

both rear arches corroded.

both rear brake pipes corroded.

n/s front brake pipe corroded.

o/s rear brake bind.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 61,061 miles

n/s front brake pipe corroded.

n/s rear brake pipe corroded.

slight bind on rear brakes.

Fail 14 Dec 2011 61,061 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s front brake pipe corroded.

n/s rear brake pipe corroded.

slight bind on rear brakes.

Pass 18 Dec 2010 60,251 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 60,251 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 59,472 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 59,456 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 5 Dec 2008 58,725 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 58,036 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 58,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 57,115 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 57,076 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 55,787 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 55,787 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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L181 JUX is a 1994 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 L181 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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L181 JUX is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 January 1994.

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