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L870 APG

1994 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

34,403 mi
Last recorded34,403 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL870 APG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 34,403 miles

Rear inner valence holed and corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2012 33,300 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 33,281 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 32,195 miles

Areas of surface corrosion on floor pans, sills and rear wheel archs

Pass 29 Jun 2010 30,562 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 30,561 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

nearside parking brake lever has limited movement

Pass 30 Jun 2009 28,610 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 28,593 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2008 26,255 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 26,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2007 24,084 miles

Oil leak

rear valence both sides holed & corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2006 21,700 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 21,700 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear number plate slightly discoloured †

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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L870 APG is a 1994 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L870 APG, 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 L870 APG registered?

L870 APG is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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