1994 Rover Metro 1.4L Petrol · L56 FOG
1994 Rover Metro (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1994. Recorded mileage 77,961 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER METRO
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/05/2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,961 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 1396cc
L56 FOG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2008
- 77,961 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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L56 FOG Mileage History
- 17/02/200676,600 mi
- 17/02/200676,600 mi
- 19/05/200877,958 mi+1,358 mi
- 29/05/200877,961 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 597 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
L56 FOG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Rover Metro (L56 FOG) between February 2006 and May 2008.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”; “Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounting”; “Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountin”.
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