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L185 OYD

1994 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

74,185 mi
Last recorded74,185 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2006
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL185 OYD
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2006 74,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 70,333 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2005 70,333 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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L185 OYD is a 1994 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L185 OYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L185 OYD registered?

L185 OYD is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 February 1994.

Is L185 OYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L185 OYD shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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