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L208 FPM

1994 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,390 mi
Last recorded78,390 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL208 FPM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2008 78,390 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 75,316 miles

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

minor corrosion to both rear wheel arches

minor damage to offside sill but not weakened

Pass 29 Aug 2006 72,980 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

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 FPM is a 1994 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L208 FPM, 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 FPM registered?

L208 FPM is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L208 FPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L208 FPM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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