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Rover Metro

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,118 cc

K79 NHTMOT history

K79 NHT is a red petrol Rover Metro first used on 4 Mar 1993. Its MOT expired on 6 May 2023 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 45,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 May 2023
Mileage
45,423 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2022
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,338 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K79 NHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Metro
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,118 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
4 Mar 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 May 2023
Latest MOT test
7 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K79 NHT was last recorded at 45,423 miles on 7 May 2022, 3,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,387 miles · 24 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
3,036 miles
Average per year
1,338 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 45,423 miles
  • 2021 – 42,387 miles
  • 2020 – 32,797 miles
  • 2019 – 31,259 miles
  • 2018 – 31,169 miles
  • 2011 – 30,609 miles
  • 2010 – 29,927 miles
  • 2009 – 29,600 miles
  • 2008 – 27,367 miles
  • 2007 – 24,723 miles
  • 2005 – 23,255 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,423 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,423 miles (+3,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    45,423 miles
    Test number
    750860613819
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass42,387 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    42,387 miles
    Test number
    760492719070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail42,343 miles (+9,546)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,343 miles
    Test number
    951568917764
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust system insecure Flex-pipe hanger broken causing sway (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted NSR & OSF corners extruding excessively (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jack mounting point (forward of) panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV Gaiter has grease residue on inner securing band

  4. Pass32,797 miles (+12)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    32,797 miles
    Test number
    758967868679
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes need attention

  5. Fail32,785 miles (+19)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,785 miles
    Test number
    985810795352
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel hose leaking Filler neck hose/pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes need attention

  6. Fail32,766 miles (+1,507)1 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,766 miles
    Test number
    690757386623
    • DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust low flow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass31,259 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    31,259 miles
    Test number
    978756106232
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail31,259 miles (+90)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,259 miles
    Test number
    877384102666
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/65x13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor in two places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass31,169 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    31,169 miles
    Test number
    260852578566
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder body generaly corroded

  10. Fail31,157 miles (+548)14 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,157 miles
    Test number
    987097557669
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch. (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing and old.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing and old.
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody,suspension and brakes generaly corroded.vehicle has been off road for some years.

  11. Pass30,609 miles (+682)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    30,609 miles
    Test number
    966838761121
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion in rearo/s wheel arch
    • NoteN/s wiper blade deteriorating
    • NoteRear fuel pipes rusty

  12. Pass29,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    29,927 miles
    Test number
    134408560122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail29,927 miles (+327)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,927 miles
    Test number
    150906360165
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteRear fuel pipes rusty
    • NoteRear o/s wheel arch rusty

  14. Fail29,600 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,600 miles
    Test number
    454081059077
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

  15. Pass29,600 miles (+2,233)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    29,600 miles
    Test number
    660641759008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,367 miles (+2,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    27,367 miles
    Test number
    834022728026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass24,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    24,723 miles
    Test number
    814930747061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail24,723 miles (+1,468)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,723 miles
    Test number
    134250247031
    • FailureHorn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass23,255 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    23,255 miles
    Test number
    933153585279
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Questions about K79 NHT

Does K79 NHT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K79 NHT expired on 6 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K79 NHT?
The MOT on K79 NHT expired on 6 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K79 NHT done?
K79 NHT was recorded at 45,423 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2022, an average of 1,338 miles a year.
Has K79 NHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K79 NHT has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on K79 NHT 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 K79 NHT find?
K79 NHT passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2022 with 2 advisories: offside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all.

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