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L196 YPL

1994 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

38,004 mi
Last recorded38,004 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL196 YPL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 38,004 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 37,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 35,973 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 35,973 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 35,334 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 35,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 33,382 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2013 33,297 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

heavey oil leak under car

Pass 28 Apr 2012 25,307 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 25,305 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

front suspension appears low

n/s/f tyre slight perrished

o/s/r tyre perrished

oil leaks around engine area

Fail 29 Mar 2011 16,973 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Mar 2011 16,973 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2010 11,372 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 11,209 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 11,038 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 10,800 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 10,445 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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L196 YPL is a 1994 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 L196 YPL, 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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L196 YPL is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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