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Rover Metro

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,118 cc

7 AVAMOT history

7 AVA is a red petrol Rover Metro first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 52,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
52,125 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
7 AVA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rover
Model
Metro
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,118 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

7 AVA was last recorded at 52,125 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,055 miles · 19 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
70 miles
Average per year
2,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,125 miles
  • 2025 – 48,842 miles
  • 2024 – 46,819 miles
  • 2023 – 46,000 miles
  • 2022 – 45,492 miles
  • 2021 – 43,801 miles
  • 2020 – 43,168 miles
  • 2017 – 43,142 miles
  • 2016 – 40,006 miles
  • 2015 – 31,290 miles
  • 2014 – 21,857 miles
  • 2012 – 21,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,125 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp insecure

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,125 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    52,125 miles
    Test number
    513045645522
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail52,125 miles (+70)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,125 miles
    Test number
    313018906108
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail52,055 miles (+3,213)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,055 miles
    Test number
    537005123323
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nsf jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns and os sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass48,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    48,842 miles
    Test number
    796933781542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail48,842 miles (+2,023)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,842 miles
    Test number
    979864971712
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan to inner sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail46,819 miles (+514)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,819 miles
    Test number
    551188741116
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust connection blowing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear corrosion on arch

  7. Pass46,305 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    46,305 miles
    Test number
    324456450395
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail46,301 miles (+301)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,301 miles
    Test number
    549988846326
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass46,000 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    46,000 miles
    Test number
    504753265528
    • AdvisoryLower (under body been undersealed)
    • AdvisoryLower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (all been undersealed) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear (rear wheel arch corroded)

  10. Fail45,998 miles (+506)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,998 miles
    Test number
    334956752642
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front floor /inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all been undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower underbody been undersealed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear wheel arch corroded

  11. Fail45,492 miles (+1,691)2 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,492 miles
    Test number
    155285652142
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body under seal applied front to rear

  12. Pass43,801 miles (+633)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    43,801 miles
    Test number
    460051137960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,168 miles (+26)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    43,168 miles
    Test number
    237828805429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear arch starting to get rusty
    • AdvisoryParts of floor are undersealed

  14. Pass43,142 miles (+3,136)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    43,142 miles
    Test number
    306257774386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,006 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    40,006 miles
    Test number
    279819197272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail40,006 miles (+8,716)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,006 miles
    Test number
    591570650987
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass31,290 miles (+9,433)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    31,290 miles
    Test number
    807872365161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,857 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    21,857 miles
    Test number
    856063664112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    21,838 miles
    Test number
    656292812379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 7 AVA

What vehicle is registration 7 AVA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 7 AVA on a red petrol Rover Metro first used on 31 Dec 1994. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 7 AVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 7 AVA is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 7 AVA?
The MOT on 7 AVA is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 7 AVA done?
7 AVA was recorded at 52,125 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 2,249 miles a year.
Has 7 AVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 7 AVA has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on 7 AVA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 7 AVA find?
7 AVA passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage; nearside outer integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage; offside inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage.

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