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L190 LBW

1994 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,929 mi
Last recorded74,929 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL190 LBW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2009 74,929 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

CV gaitors perishing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake fluid low [ pad wear ]

excessive corrosion in n/s/f outer sill not in prescribed area

kerb damage to offside front tyre

metal brake pipes show slight corrosion hoses aged

nearside and offside rear wheel arches heavily corroded

offside front inner wheel rim damaged

offside front seat frame worn

various minor oil leaks

windscreen damage n/s not in swept area

Fail 12 Sep 2009 74,929 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Brake fluid low.

C/V Gaitors perishing.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Kerb damage to offside front tyre.

Metal and flexi brake pipes showing surface corrosion, age and wear.

Nearside and offside rear wheel arches heavily corroded.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front inner wheel rim damaged.

Offside front seat frame worn.

Various minor oil leaks.

Pass 3 Aug 2006 70,137 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 70,137 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 65,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2005 65,005 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear 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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L190 LBW is a 1994 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L190 LBW, 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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L190 LBW is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 July 1994.

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