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L191 VCR

1994 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,008 mi
Last recorded53,008 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL191 VCR
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2008 53,008 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel vent pipe corroding

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jun 2008 53,008 miles

fuel vent pipe corroding

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 2 Jul 2007 47,296 miles

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2006 42,648 miles

as advised on previous test

Fail 26 May 2006 42,648 miles

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

nearside front tyre valve stem slighlty bent and perished

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly and close to the legal limit in places

offside rear tyre starting to wear low

Fail 10 May 2006 42,638 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches badly corroded

nearside front tyre valve stem slightly bent and perished

offside rear tyre starting to wear low

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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L191 VCR is a 1994 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc 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 L191 VCR, 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 L191 VCR registered?

L191 VCR is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 24 May 1994.

Is L191 VCR safe to buy?

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