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L199 DKP

1994 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,129 mi
Last recorded74,129 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL199 DKP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 74,129 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 42,498 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Aug 2008 42,124 miles

corrosion on both rear wheel arches.

nearside front tyre scuffed on outer wall.

Fail 12 Aug 2008 42,124 miles

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

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

corrosion on both rear wheel arches.

nearside front tyre scuffed on outer wall.

Pass 14 Aug 2007 41,938 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 41,938 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 41,045 miles

offside rear tyre fitted wrong direction.

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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L199 DKP 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 71.4%.

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 L199 DKP, 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 L199 DKP registered?

L199 DKP is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 12 January 1994.

Is L199 DKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L199 DKP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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