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Rover Metro

Green · Petrol · 1990 · 1,275 cc

G799 EPRMOT history

G799 EPR is a green petrol Rover Metro first used on 30 Mar 1990. Its MOT expired on 19 Jun 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 32,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jun 2025
Mileage
32,616 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
G799 EPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Metro
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
30 Mar 1990
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

G799 EPR was last recorded at 32,616 miles on 4 Jul 2025, 1,232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Apr 2011: 21,680 miles, lower than 36,296 miles on 22 Jan 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
31,384 miles · 20 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 32,616 miles
  • 2024 – 31,384 miles
  • 2023 – 30,616 miles
  • 2022 – 30,060 miles
  • 2021 – 29,495 miles
  • 2020 – 29,064 miles
  • 2018 – 28,471 miles
  • 2017 – 27,142 miles
  • 2016 – 25,238 miles
  • 2015 – 24,079 miles
  • 2014 – 23,652 miles
  • 2013 – 23,287 miles
  • 2012 – 22,575 miles
  • 2011 – 21,680 miles
  • 2010 – 36,296 miles
  • 2009 – 34,918 miles
  • 2005 – 34,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail32,616 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail32,616 miles (+1,232)4 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,616 miles
    Test number
    666886236720
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass31,384 miles (+768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    31,384 miles
    Test number
    577630431514
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass30,616 miles (+556)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    30,616 miles
    Test number
    969215575191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass30,060 miles (+565)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    30,060 miles
    Test number
    110230746350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass29,495 miles (+431)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    29,495 miles
    Test number
    307520437272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass29,064 miles (+593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    29,064 miles
    Test number
    788493868115
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass28,471 miles (+1,329)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    28,471 miles
    Test number
    347475514110
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass27,142 miles (+1,904)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    27,142 miles
    Test number
    243533218539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,238 miles (+1,159)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    25,238 miles
    Test number
    759997632858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    24,079 miles
    Test number
    196039518561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail24,079 miles (+427)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,079 miles
    Test number
    815954341363
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  12. Pass23,652 miles (+365)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    23,652 miles
    Test number
    218757804255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,287 miles (+712)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    23,287 miles
    Test number
    319996623259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,575 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    22,575 miles
    Test number
    667726422143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail22,570 miles (+890)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,570 miles
    Test number
    857704022119
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  16. Pass21,680 miles (-14,616)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    21,680 miles
    Test number
    855952191056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,296 miles (+1,378)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    36,296 miles
    Test number
    590712820037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,918 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,918 miles
    Test number
    920913049054
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass34,918 miles (+123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    34,918 miles
    Test number
    951723649055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass34,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    34,795 miles
    Test number
    222209185441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about G799 EPR

Does G799 EPR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on G799 EPR expired on 19 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on G799 EPR?
The MOT on G799 EPR expired on 19 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has G799 EPR done?
G799 EPR was recorded at 32,616 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2025.
Has G799 EPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G799 EPR has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on G799 EPR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on G799 EPR find?
G799 EPR failed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2025 with 4 dangerous defects, 3 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; nearside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; offside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, and 8 more.

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