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L212 VCR

1994 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,224 mi
Last recorded37,224 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL212 VCR
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 37,224 miles

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

rearexh in poor condition

Pass 5 Oct 2012 26,320 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front floors corroding

both outer sills corroding

front and rear subframes surface corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2012 26,320 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front floors corroding

both outer sills corroding

front and rear subframes surface corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2011 16,221 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 15,547 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

fuel filler pipes corroded

rear valence corroding

Fail 25 May 2010

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

fuel filler pipes corroded

rear valence corroding

Pass 3 Jun 2009 14,666 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

offside and nearside outer sill panels starting to corrode

rear lower valance starting to corrode

slight brake bind on nearside rear wheel

tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Fail 3 Jun 2009 14,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

offside and nearside outer sill panels starting to corrode

rear lower valance starting to corrode

slight brake bind on nearside rear wheel

tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 4 Jun 2008 13,930 miles

front indicator lens missing nearside and offside

rear suspension pipes starting to corrode

slight bind on nearside parking brake cable

Pass 5 Jun 2007 13,206 miles

cracking on sidewall offside front

Pass 7 Jun 2006 11,877 miles

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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L212 VCR is a 1994 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L212 VCR, 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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L212 VCR is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 6 June 1994.

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