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Rover Metro

Green · Petrol · 1994 · 1,120 cc

F3 LCAMOT history

F3 LCA is a green petrol Rover Metro first used on 28 Oct 1994. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 33,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
33,009 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 LCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Metro
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,120 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
28 Oct 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 LCA was last recorded at 33,009 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,901 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
108 miles
Average per year
1,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 33,009 miles
  • 2024 – 32,901 miles
  • 2023 – 32,467 miles
  • 2022 – 32,302 miles
  • 2021 – 31,798 miles
  • 2020 – 31,618 miles
  • 2019 – 31,041 miles
  • 2018 – 30,165 miles
  • 2017 – 28,486 miles
  • 2016 – 26,766 miles
  • 2015 – 26,747 miles
  • 2014 – 20,321 miles
  • 2013 – 18,267 miles
  • 2012 – 13,704 miles
  • 2011 – 11,597 miles
  • 2010 – 10,530 miles
  • 2009 – 10,333 miles
  • 2008 – 10,085 miles
  • 2007 – 9,846 miles
  • 2006 – 9,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,009 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,009 miles (+108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    33,009 miles
    Test number
    803845374468
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass32,901 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    32,901 miles
    Test number
    222772861582
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail32,901 miles (+434)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,901 miles
    Test number
    245930682212
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass32,467 miles (+165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    32,467 miles
    Test number
    771866035627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass32,302 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    32,302 miles
    Test number
    357242843158
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail32,291 miles (+493)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,291 miles
    Test number
    756850110283
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass31,798 miles (+180)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    31,798 miles
    Test number
    197245137821
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass31,618 miles (+577)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    31,618 miles
    Test number
    246096396511
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass31,041 miles (+876)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    31,041 miles
    Test number
    114481301401
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass30,165 miles (+1,679)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    30,165 miles
    Test number
    490227032214
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass28,486 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    28,486 miles
    Test number
    844874488337
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Fail28,483 miles (+1,717)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,483 miles
    Test number
    517745853009
    • FailureOffside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass26,766 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    26,766 miles
    Test number
    511366806217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail26,747 miles (+6,426)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,747 miles
    Test number
    825356760576
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement reduced damping effect (2.4.D.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass20,321 miles (+2,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    20,321 miles
    Test number
    266942464283
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass18,267 miles (+4,563)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    18,267 miles
    Test number
    298077963263
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades split at ends.

  17. Pass13,704 miles (+2,107)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    13,704 miles
    Test number
    375187652473
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNEARSIDE WIPER BLADE TORN AT ENDS.

  18. Pass11,597 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    11,597 miles
    Test number
    357873351440
    • NoteN/s/f floorpan rusty
    • NoteN/s/f wiper split

  19. Fail11,597 miles (+1,067)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,597 miles
    Test number
    707923551245
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • NoteN/s/f floorpan rusty
    • NoteN/s/f wiper split

  20. Pass10,530 miles (+197)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    10,530 miles
    Test number
    954509020280
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking on the sidewalls

  21. Pass10,333 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    10,333 miles
    Test number
    644536149239
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres and o/s/r tyres cracking on the sidewalls

  22. Fail10,333 miles (+248)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,333 miles
    Test number
    901425249215
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres and o/s/r tyres cracking on the sidewalls

  23. Pass10,085 miles (+239)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    10,085 miles
    Test number
    632669758282
    • NoteO.s/f wiper split
    • NoteO/s/f floorpan rusty
    • NoteO/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

  24. Pass9,846 miles (+246)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    9,846 miles
    Test number
    363624177465
    • NoteFront reg plate discoloured
    • NoteSlight bind rear brakes
    • NoteSlight rust o/s/f floor pan

  25. Pass9,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    9,600 miles
    Test number
    583185376284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail9,598 miles2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,598 miles
    Test number
    620505376242
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about F3 LCA

Does F3 LCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 LCA is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on F3 LCA?
The MOT on F3 LCA is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 LCA done?
F3 LCA was recorded at 33,009 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 1,227 miles a year.
Has F3 LCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 LCA has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on F3 LCA 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 F3 LCA find?
F3 LCA passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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