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L518 GKJ

1994 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,385 mi
Last recorded37,385 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL518 GKJ
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2008 37,385 miles

o/s front floor showing signs of corrosion,not with in 30cm of any mount

rear arches showing signs of corrosion

surface cracks o/s rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2007 31,117 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 31,117 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 26,114 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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L518 GKJ is a 1994 Rover Metro in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L518 GKJ, 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 L518 GKJ registered?

L518 GKJ is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 18 May 1994.

Is L518 GKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L518 GKJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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