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Rover Metro

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,396 cc

ERG 49MOT history

ERG 49 is a red petrol Rover Metro first used on 31 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2023 and it has passed 3 of 8 MOT tests, with 46,495 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jul 2023
Mileage
46,495 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2022
MOT tests
8
3 passed · 5 failed
Per year
218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ERG 49
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rover
Model
Metro
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

ERG 49 was last recorded at 46,495 miles on 21 Jul 2022, 215 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,280 miles · 3 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
215 miles
Average per year
218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 46,495 miles
  • 2021 – 46,280 miles
  • 2019 – 45,805 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,495 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre section (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded

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

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Fuel filler pipes rusty

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Suspension components rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

8 tests since 16 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,495 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    46,495 miles
    Test number
    528724562968
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded

  2. Fail46,495 miles (+215)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,495 miles
    Test number
    455705214586
    • MajorNearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded

  3. Pass46,280 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    46,280 miles
    Test number
    761314226297
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail46,275 miles (+3)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,275 miles
    Test number
    154754804956
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail46,272 miles (+467)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,272 miles
    Test number
    654877654291
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust leak

  6. Pass45,805 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    45,805 miles
    Test number
    519534096772
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes rusty
    • AdvisorySuspension components rusty

  7. Fail45,803 miles (+3)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,803 miles
    Test number
    567374425850
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes rusty
    • AdvisorySuspension components rusty

  8. Fail45,800 miles10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,800 miles
    Test number
    936040420697
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes rusty
    • AdvisorySuspension components very rusty

Questions about ERG 49

What vehicle is registration ERG 49 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ERG 49 on a red petrol Rover Metro first used on 31 Aug 1993. 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 ERG 49 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on ERG 49 expired on 20 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on ERG 49?
The MOT on ERG 49 expired on 20 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has ERG 49 done?
ERG 49 was recorded at 46,495 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2022, an average of 218 miles a year.
Has ERG 49 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ERG 49 has failed 5 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on ERG 49 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 ERG 49 find?
ERG 49 passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2022 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre section; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged; fuel filler neck corroded.

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