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Rover Metro

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,120 cc

L42 ORCMOT history

L42 ORC is a blue petrol Rover Metro first used on 6 May 1994. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 64,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2026
Mileage
64,867 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L42 ORC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Metro
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,120 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
6 May 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L42 ORC was last recorded at 64,867 miles on 25 Jul 2025, 1,846 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,021 miles · 19 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
1,846 miles
Average per year
2,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 64,867 miles
  • 2022 – 63,021 miles
  • 2019 – 58,218 miles
  • 2017 – 56,146 miles
  • 2015 – 53,241 miles
  • 2014 – 46,131 miles
  • 2013 – 39,965 miles
  • 2012 – 34,552 miles
  • 2011 – 29,013 miles
  • 2010 – 24,473 miles
  • 2009 – 20,859 miles
  • 2008 – 15,794 miles
  • 2007 – 10,910 miles
  • 2006 – 7,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,867 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,867 miles (+1,846)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    64,867 miles
    Test number
    912262470814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,021 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    63,021 miles
    Test number
    986092366001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail63,016 miles (+4,798)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,016 miles
    Test number
    598055807654
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass58,218 miles (+2,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,218 miles
    Test number
    146536974463
    • AdvisoryRear arches corroded

  5. Pass56,146 miles (+2,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,146 miles
    Test number
    309322310065
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass53,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    53,241 miles
    Test number
    714142007367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail53,241 miles (+7,110)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,241 miles
    Test number
    316107754925
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

  8. Pass46,131 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    46,131 miles
    Test number
    699602484260
    • NoteBattery secured with elastic strap & wedge

  9. Fail46,131 miles (+6,166)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,131 miles
    Test number
    815822684299
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • NoteBattery secured with elastic strap & wedge

  10. Pass39,965 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    39,965 miles
    Test number
    358178683436
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSuspension low

  11. Fail39,965 miles (+5,413)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,965 miles
    Test number
    598908383287
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSuspension low

  12. Pass34,552 miles (+5,539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,552 miles
    Test number
    319466552489
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass29,013 miles (+4,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    29,013 miles
    Test number
    387746651463
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass24,473 miles (+3,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    24,473 miles
    Test number
    283982950231
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass20,859 miles (+5,065)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    20,859 miles
    Test number
    954058059245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,794 miles (+1,184)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    15,794 miles
    Test number
    332008448231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,610 miles (+3,700)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    14,610 miles
    Test number
    290732218145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,910 miles (+3,154)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2008
    Odometer
    10,910 miles
    Test number
    922167417111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass7,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2007
    Odometer
    7,756 miles
    Test number
    562515726122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L42 ORC

Does L42 ORC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L42 ORC expired on 24 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L42 ORC?
The MOT on L42 ORC expired on 24 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L42 ORC done?
L42 ORC was recorded at 64,867 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2025, an average of 2,971 miles a year.
Has L42 ORC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L42 ORC has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on L42 ORC 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 L42 ORC find?
L42 ORC passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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