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L201 FOF

1994 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,303 mi
Last recorded66,303 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2006
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL201 FOF
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2006 66,303 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2006 65,454 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f tyre wrong rotation

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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L201 FOF is a 1994 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 L201 FOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L201 FOF registered?

L201 FOF is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 February 1994.

Is L201 FOF safe to buy?

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