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L188 SCL

1994 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

80,248 mi
Last recorded80,248 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL188 SCL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2008 80,248 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 76,535 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 76,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

coolant leaking from pipe across back of engine

Pass 8 Nov 2006 71,091 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 71,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 65,491 miles

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

underbody corrosion in places

Fail 1 Dec 2005 65,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

underbody corrosion in places

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 SCL is a 1994 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 L188 SCL, 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 SCL registered?

L188 SCL is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 January 1994.

Is L188 SCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L188 SCL shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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