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L181 YPL

1994 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

34,820 mi
Last recorded34,820 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL181 YPL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2015 34,820 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s and n/s front suspension low and could need re-gasing

Pass 14 Dec 2013 28,275 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 28,039 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 28,034 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 28,003 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 28,000 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 27,992 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 12 Oct 2010 27,982 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 6 Oct 2009 27,967 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 27,926 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 27,922 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 27,252 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 26,536 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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L181 YPL is a 1994 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L181 YPL, 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 L181 YPL registered?

L181 YPL is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 November 1994.

Is L181 YPL safe to buy?

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