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L189 DTA

1994 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

16,602 mi
Last recorded16,602 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL189 DTA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 16,602 miles

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

both side front head lights erea slightly corroded

centre and front exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2012 16,602 miles

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

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

both side front head lights erea slightly corroded

centre and front exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2011 16,402 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 16,402 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 16,178 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 16,178 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 15,954 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 15,951 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

suspension low both sides

Pass 4 Feb 2008 15,425 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2007 15,115 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 14,940 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 14,940 miles

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

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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L189 DTA is a 1994 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L189 DTA, 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 L189 DTA registered?

L189 DTA is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 17 February 1994.

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