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Rover Metro

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,396 cc

L35 MCJMOT history

L35 MCJ is a red petrol Rover Metro first used on 21 Jan 1994. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 74,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2025
Mileage
74,710 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L35 MCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Metro
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
21 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L35 MCJ was last recorded at 74,710 miles on 25 Oct 2024, 1,420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Apr 2015: 49,812 miles, lower than 52,648 miles on 4 May 2013.

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
73,290 miles · 27 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
1,420 miles
Average per year
2,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 74,710 miles
  • 2023 – 73,290 miles
  • 2022 – 71,256 miles
  • 2021 – 69,718 miles
  • 2020 – 67,831 miles
  • 2019 – 67,149 miles
  • 2018 – 62,708 miles
  • 2017 – 58,855 miles
  • 2016 – 51,840 miles
  • 2015 – 49,812 miles
  • 2013 – 52,648 miles
  • 2011 – 51,293 miles
  • 2010 – 49,543 miles
  • 2009 – 46,790 miles
  • 2008 – 43,231 miles
  • 2007 – 39,910 miles
  • 2006 – 36,577 miles
  • 2005 – 33,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,710 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,710 miles (+1,420)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    74,710 miles
    Test number
    437901783231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,290 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    73,290 miles
    Test number
    110450455775
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail73,290 miles (+2,034)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,290 miles
    Test number
    867666511725
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass71,256 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    71,256 miles
    Test number
    277602430421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail71,227 miles (+1,509)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,227 miles
    Test number
    596917337413
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass69,718 miles (+1,887)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    69,718 miles
    Test number
    100722260246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  7. Pass67,831 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    67,831 miles
    Test number
    407461539106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail67,816 miles (+667)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,816 miles
    Test number
    519669851235
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass67,149 miles (+4,441)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    67,149 miles
    Test number
    401144045320
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  10. Pass62,708 miles (+3,853)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    62,708 miles
    Test number
    308238926944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,855 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    58,855 miles
    Test number
    681879493209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail58,740 miles (+6,900)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,740 miles
    Test number
    172895106241
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass51,840 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    51,840 miles
    Test number
    995032867593
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail51,830 miles (+2,018)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,830 miles
    Test number
    626337039870
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner & outer edges (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

  15. Pass49,812 miles (-2,836)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    49,812 miles
    Test number
    318867905124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,648 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,648 miles
    Test number
    187164023161
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  17. Pass52,648 miles (+1,355)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    52,648 miles
    Test number
    795074523110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,293 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    51,293 miles
    Test number
    788233501223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,248 miles (+1,705)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,248 miles
    Test number
    819073891190
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Fail49,543 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,543 miles
    Test number
    674136960152
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass49,543 miles (+2,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    49,543 miles
    Test number
    981026260170
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass46,790 miles (+3,559)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    46,790 miles
    Test number
    863500199199
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear wheel arch corroded

  23. Pass43,231 miles (+3,321)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    43,231 miles
    Test number
    952332198127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,910 miles (+3,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    39,910 miles
    Test number
    682676087105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass36,577 miles (+3,231)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    36,577 miles
    Test number
    441958476154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    33,346 miles
    Test number
    972344095128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail33,346 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,346 miles
    Test number
    293903095471
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L35 MCJ

Does L35 MCJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L35 MCJ expired on 26 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L35 MCJ?
The MOT on L35 MCJ expired on 26 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L35 MCJ done?
L35 MCJ was recorded at 74,710 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2024, an average of 2,145 miles a year.
Has L35 MCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L35 MCJ has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L35 MCJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Apr 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L35 MCJ find?
L35 MCJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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