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Rover Metro

Blue · Petrol · 1990 · 1,275 cc

H948 TGNMOT history

H948 TGN is a blue petrol Rover Metro first used on 1 Aug 1990. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 46,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
46,406 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
10 passed · 8 failed
Per year
291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H948 TGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Metro
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
1 Aug 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H948 TGN was last recorded at 46,406 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,066 miles · 12 Jul 2017
Between the last two tests
340 miles
Average per year
291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,406 miles
  • 2017 – 46,066 miles
  • 2013 – 45,757 miles
  • 2012 – 45,734 miles
  • 2011 – 45,575 miles
  • 2010 – 45,418 miles
  • 2009 – 44,995 miles
  • 2008 – 44,287 miles
  • 2007 – 43,523 miles
  • 2006 – 40,605 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,406 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Corrosion on wiper arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre perished on side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass46,406 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    46,406 miles
    Test number
    753802709256
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail46,400 miles (+334)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,400 miles
    Test number
    125309026745
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass46,066 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    46,066 miles
    Test number
    583018231085
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on wiper arm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished on side wall

  4. Fail46,066 miles (+309)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,066 miles
    Test number
    657613112516
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested Due to excessive exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on wiper arm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished on side wall

  5. Pass45,757 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    45,757 miles
    Test number
    929206103260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,734 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    45,734 miles
    Test number
    606358992156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail45,575 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,575 miles
    Test number
    287112451098
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront wipers split

  8. Pass45,575 miles (+157)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    45,575 miles
    Test number
    526062551011
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront wipers split

  9. Pass45,418 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    45,418 miles
    Test number
    590847750001
    • NoteN/S/R tyre cracking on sidewalls
    • NoteSlight play in offside rear radius arm

  10. Fail45,416 miles (+421)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,416 miles
    Test number
    284307550000
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre crackingon side walls
    • NoteSlight play in offside rear radius arm

  11. Pass44,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    44,995 miles
    Test number
    144777229041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail44,995 miles (+708)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,995 miles
    Test number
    624697529011
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  13. Pass44,287 miles (+764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    44,287 miles
    Test number
    344204548097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass43,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    43,523 miles
    Test number
    690396747056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail43,523 miles (+11)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,523 miles
    Test number
    490480747063
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Fail43,512 miles (+2,907)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,512 miles
    Test number
    351331637019
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  17. Pass40,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    40,605 miles
    Test number
    103533236462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail40,605 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,605 miles
    Test number
    891553836095
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Questions about H948 TGN

Does H948 TGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H948 TGN is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on H948 TGN?
The MOT on H948 TGN is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H948 TGN done?
H948 TGN was recorded at 46,406 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 291 miles a year.
Has H948 TGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H948 TGN has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on H948 TGN 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 H948 TGN find?
H948 TGN passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear.

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