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Rover Metro

Blue · Petrol · 1990 · 1,396 cc

H159 UYAMOT history

H159 UYA is a blue petrol Rover Metro first used on 16 Oct 1990. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 44,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
44,794 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,316 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H159 UYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Metro
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
16 Oct 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H159 UYA was last recorded at 44,794 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 519 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,275 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
519 miles
Average per year
1,316 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,794 miles
  • 2025 – 44,275 miles
  • 2024 – 43,899 miles
  • 2023 – 43,137 miles
  • 2022 – 42,071 miles
  • 2021 – 40,795 miles
  • 2020 – 40,002 miles
  • 2019 – 38,860 miles
  • 2018 – 36,215 miles
  • 2017 – 34,165 miles
  • 2016 – 31,858 miles
  • 2015 – 30,012 miles
  • 2014 – 27,724 miles
  • 2013 – 25,493 miles
  • 2012 – 22,863 miles
  • 2011 – 21,459 miles
  • 2010 – 21,333 miles
  • 2009 – 20,089 miles
  • 2008 – 19,690 miles
  • 2007 – 19,289 miles
  • 2006 – 18,454 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,794 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,794 miles (+519)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    44,794 miles
    Test number
    404264079358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass44,275 miles (+376)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    44,275 miles
    Test number
    737943659155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass43,899 miles (+762)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    43,899 miles
    Test number
    261546292155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass43,137 miles (+1,066)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    43,137 miles
    Test number
    378365953724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,071 miles (+1,276)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    42,071 miles
    Test number
    563715836859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass40,795 miles (+793)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    40,795 miles
    Test number
    608465871621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,002 miles (+1,142)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    40,002 miles
    Test number
    893605191633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,860 miles (+2,645)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    38,860 miles
    Test number
    810052100049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,215 miles (+2,050)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    36,215 miles
    Test number
    185168206333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,165 miles (+2,307)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    34,165 miles
    Test number
    150421563845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    31,858 miles
    Test number
    877675953078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail31,858 miles (+1,846)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,858 miles
    Test number
    248219991649
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
  13. Pass30,012 miles (+2,288)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    30,012 miles
    Test number
    617759865040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,724 miles (+2,231)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    27,724 miles
    Test number
    797068154296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,493 miles (+2,630)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    25,493 miles
    Test number
    486727063218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,863 miles (+1,404)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    22,863 miles
    Test number
    816203862215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,459 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    21,459 miles
    Test number
    145233861209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    21,333 miles
    Test number
    950068450285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail21,333 miles (+1,244)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,333 miles
    Test number
    790092150272
    • FailureNearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass20,089 miles (+399)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    20,089 miles
    Test number
    600694069222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,690 miles (+401)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    19,690 miles
    Test number
    692049258274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,289 miles (+835)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    19,289 miles
    Test number
    292490967255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,454 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    18,454 miles
    Test number
    593378256291
    • NoteO/s front and both rear tyres slightly perished

Questions about H159 UYA

Does H159 UYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H159 UYA is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on H159 UYA?
The MOT on H159 UYA is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H159 UYA done?
H159 UYA was recorded at 44,794 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 1,316 miles a year.
Has H159 UYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H159 UYA has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on H159 UYA 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 H159 UYA find?
H159 UYA passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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