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L188 EKO

1994 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,170 mi
Last recorded47,170 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL188 EKO
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 47,170 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 45,503 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter leaking slightly and securing clip not fully fastened

both rear brake drum backing plates damp with brake fluid

Fail 18 Apr 2016 45,483 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

front suspension pump up required

Pass 20 Apr 2015 41,943 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 37,417 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 37,417 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 37,394 miles

corrosion on nearside rear arch

nearside front tyre nearing limit

suspension low

Fail 2 Nov 2010 37,394 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on nearside rear arch

nearside front tyre nearing limit

suspension low

Pass 7 Nov 2008 36,040 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 36,040 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 35,213 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 34,185 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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L188 EKO is a 1994 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L188 EKO, 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 L188 EKO registered?

L188 EKO is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 9 July 1994.

Is L188 EKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L188 EKO shows 12 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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