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L186 DPF

1994 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

35,977 mi
Last recorded35,977 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL186 DPF
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 May 2013 35,977 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Gas suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 1 May 2012 34,570 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 32,860 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 32,858 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 30,623 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 28,292 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 28,292 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 25,750 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 25,750 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

FRONT SUSPENSION LOW

Pass 26 Apr 2007 23,766 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 23,766 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 21,684 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 21,684 miles

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

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

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

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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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L186 DPF is a 1994 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L186 DPF, 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 L186 DPF registered?

L186 DPF is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 7 February 1994.

Is L186 DPF safe to buy?

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