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L182 TRP

1994 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,707 mi
Last recorded86,707 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL182 TRP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 86,707 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 85,824 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 84,606 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 84,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

frontpipe nearlt worn through

Pass 25 May 2007 83,290 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 83,208 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear wheelarches corroding

Pass 5 May 2006 80,217 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 80,217 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L182 TRP is a 1994 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1994 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 54,753 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 L182 TRP, 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 L182 TRP registered?

L182 TRP is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 10 March 1994.

Is L182 TRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L182 TRP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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