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L208 AWP

1994 Rover Metro

Blue Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,080 mi
Last recorded79,080 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL208 AWP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2008 79,080 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 79,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2007 73,220 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 73,220 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 69,535 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 69,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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L208 AWP is a 1994 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,360cc diesel 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 L208 AWP, 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 L208 AWP registered?

L208 AWP is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 15 April 1994.

Is L208 AWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L208 AWP shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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