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L878 APA

1994 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,531 mi
Last recorded91,531 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL878 APA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2007 91,531 miles

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

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

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

rear arches heavily corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2006 86,654 miles

front floor pans starting to corrode

Pass 13 Sep 2005 81,750 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 81,750 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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
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L878 APA is a 1994 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L878 APA, 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 L878 APA registered?

L878 APA is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L878 APA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L878 APA shows 4 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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