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Rover Metro

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,120 cc

K78 RLYMOT history

K78 RLY is a red petrol Rover Metro first used on 31 Mar 1993. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 30,971 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Apr 2023
Mileage
30,971 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2022
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,122 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K78 RLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Metro
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,120 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Mar 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K78 RLY was last recorded at 30,971 miles on 7 Apr 2022, 504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
30,467 miles · 27 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
504 miles
Average per year
1,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 30,971 miles
  • 2021 – 30,467 miles
  • 2020 – 29,452 miles
  • 2019 – 28,668 miles
  • 2018 – 25,362 miles
  • 2017 – 22,185 miles
  • 2016 – 20,039 miles
  • 2015 – 19,353 miles
  • 2014 – 19,349 miles
  • 2012 – 14,124 miles
  • 2011 – 14,015 miles
  • 2010 – 13,863 miles
  • 2009 – 13,722 miles
  • 2008 – 13,524 miles
  • 2007 – 13,265 miles
  • 2006 – 12,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,971 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,971 miles (+504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    30,971 miles
    Test number
    216521195723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass30,467 miles (+1,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    30,467 miles
    Test number
    889070247308
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass29,452 miles (+784)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    29,452 miles
    Test number
    332680241782
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass28,668 miles (+3,306)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    28,668 miles
    Test number
    470620464438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass25,362 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    25,362 miles
    Test number
    200509067751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Fail25,362 miles (+3,177)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,362 miles
    Test number
    730452464120
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass22,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    22,185 miles
    Test number
    340467900579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail22,185 miles (+2,146)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,185 miles
    Test number
    415746462937
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Pass20,039 miles (+686)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    20,039 miles
    Test number
    151816340047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass19,353 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    19,353 miles
    Test number
    939484815085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass19,349 miles (+5,225)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    19,349 miles
    Test number
    919590724022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,124 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    14,124 miles
    Test number
    735042982077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass14,015 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    14,015 miles
    Test number
    445740281034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,863 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    13,863 miles
    Test number
    242091480008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass13,722 miles (+198)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    13,722 miles
    Test number
    510123989000
    • NoteN/s/f & n/s/r tyre walls perished

  16. Pass13,524 miles (+259)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    13,524 miles
    Test number
    313501378087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,265 miles (+314)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    13,265 miles
    Test number
    122369777039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    12,951 miles
    Test number
    564423776013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K78 RLY

Does K78 RLY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K78 RLY expired on 6 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K78 RLY?
The MOT on K78 RLY expired on 6 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K78 RLY done?
K78 RLY was recorded at 30,971 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2022, an average of 1,122 miles a year.
Has K78 RLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K78 RLY has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on K78 RLY 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 K78 RLY find?
K78 RLY passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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