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Rover Metro

White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,118 cc

L46 RKVMOT history

L46 RKV is a white petrol Rover Metro first used on 20 Oct 1993. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 95,529 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
95,529 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L46 RKV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Metro
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,118 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
20 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L46 RKV was last recorded at 95,529 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,514 miles · 19 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
2,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,529 miles
  • 2025 – 95,068 miles
  • 2023 – 92,001 miles
  • 2022 – 88,464 miles
  • 2021 – 84,923 miles
  • 2020 – 77,785 miles
  • 2019 – 70,216 miles
  • 2018 – 70,162 miles
  • 2017 – 64,257 miles
  • 2016 – 56,691 miles
  • 2015 – 56,235 miles
  • 2014 – 48,604 miles
  • 2010 – 48,413 miles
  • 2009 – 48,050 miles
  • 2008 – 47,450 miles
  • 2007 – 46,627 miles
  • 2006 – 45,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,529 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnder vehicle heavily wax oiled

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.

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Lower outer rear valance panel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear boot floor corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass95,529 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    95,529 miles
    Test number
    913182036658
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle heavily wax oiled

  2. Fail95,514 miles (+446)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,514 miles
    Test number
    794713972461
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,068 miles (+3,067)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    95,068 miles
    Test number
    655327823212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,001 miles (+3,537)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    92,001 miles
    Test number
    102589736092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  5. Pass88,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    88,464 miles
    Test number
    490932572072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail88,459 miles (+3,536)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,459 miles
    Test number
    818279262546
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass84,923 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    84,923 miles
    Test number
    340045522007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output stone chip (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail84,923 miles (+6)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,923 miles
    Test number
    782299142738
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output stone chip (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail84,917 miles (+7,132)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,917 miles
    Test number
    927294650882
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass77,785 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,785 miles
    Test number
    560491655607
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower outer rear valance panel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear boot floor corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail77,780 miles (+7,564)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,780 miles
    Test number
    337574253087
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower outer rear valance panel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear boot floor corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass70,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    70,216 miles
    Test number
    945560748459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail70,216 miles (+54)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,216 miles
    Test number
    637677217132
    • MajorRear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions ns & os (5.2.3 (i))

  14. Fail70,162 miles (+5,905)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,162 miles
    Test number
    164350950829
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass64,257 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    64,257 miles
    Test number
    544644653537
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  16. Fail64,251 miles (+7,560)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,251 miles
    Test number
    700171686198
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryN/s front bumper damaged

  17. Pass56,691 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    56,691 miles
    Test number
    582670677794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,670 miles (+435)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,670 miles
    Test number
    325339528923
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

  19. Pass56,235 miles (+7,631)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,235 miles
    Test number
    631762725034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,604 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    48,604 miles
    Test number
    958268244297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,413 miles (+363)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    48,413 miles
    Test number
    284343750426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,050 miles (+600)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    48,050 miles
    Test number
    922822559172
    • NoteFront suspension low.

  23. Pass47,450 miles (+823)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    47,450 miles
    Test number
    152730158125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,627 miles (+1,392)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    46,627 miles
    Test number
    983586757116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    45,235 miles
    Test number
    671646856153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L46 RKV

Does L46 RKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L46 RKV is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L46 RKV?
The MOT on L46 RKV is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L46 RKV done?
L46 RKV was recorded at 95,529 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 2,538 miles a year.
Has L46 RKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L46 RKV has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L46 RKV 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 L46 RKV find?
L46 RKV passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; under vehicle heavily wax oiled.

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