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L183 GRN

1994 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,679 mi
Last recorded43,679 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL183 GRN
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 43,679 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 May 2008 41,103 miles

Rear tyre wall/treds cracking

Fail 9 May 2008 41,102 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Middle exhaust poor condition and slightly blowing

Rear tyre wall/treds cracking

Pass 4 May 2007 38,746 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 38,746 miles

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

Rear tyre wall/treds badly cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2006 37,570 miles

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

parts of bodywork scabby

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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L183 GRN 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 66.7%.

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 L183 GRN, 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 L183 GRN registered?

L183 GRN is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L183 GRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L183 GRN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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