CarVerify

Free Car Check

L206 UHP

1994 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

47,063 mi
Last recorded47,063 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL206 UHP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 47,063 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 47,063 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 40,531 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 40,531 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 39,689 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 23 Jun 2010 39,689 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front number plate damaged.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2009 38,771 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 38,771 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 38,077 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 38,077 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 37,423 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 36,653 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 36,653 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.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
Full Rover Metro reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L206 UHP is a 1994 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L206 UHP, 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

How do I check the history of L206 UHP?

You can check the full history of L206 UHP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L206 UHP registered?

L206 UHP is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 April 1994.

Is L206 UHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L206 UHP shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L206 UHP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L206 UHP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.