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Rover Metro

White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,120 cc

L81 JBWMOT history

L81 JBW is a white petrol Rover Metro first used on 23 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 132,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
132,817 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L81 JBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Metro
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,120 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
23 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L81 JBW was last recorded at 132,817 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,641 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
176 miles
Average per year
5,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,817 miles
  • 2025 – 132,641 miles
  • 2022 – 125,256 miles
  • 2021 – 113,944 miles
  • 2020 – 100,581 miles
  • 2019 – 90,128 miles
  • 2018 – 84,956 miles
  • 2017 – 80,793 miles
  • 2016 – 75,446 miles
  • 2015 – 69,751 miles
  • 2014 – 63,010 miles
  • 2013 – 57,715 miles
  • 2012 – 54,691 miles
  • 2011 – 51,262 miles
  • 2010 – 48,281 miles
  • 2009 – 44,996 miles
  • 2008 – 40,211 miles
  • 2007 – 35,098 miles
  • 2006 – 30,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,817 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both minor play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear boot floor surface corroded

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush n/s inner worn on limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Cv boot showing deterioration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear subframe mountings,wheelboxes /sills,floors etc showing corrosion/corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear valance corroded+holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,817 miles (+176)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    132,817 miles
    Test number
    322162196068
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both minor play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear boot floor surface corroded

  2. Pass132,641 miles (+7,385)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    132,641 miles
    Test number
    357372788358
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills general surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear pannel corroded

  3. Pass125,256 miles (+11,312)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    125,256 miles
    Test number
    606178191388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,944 miles (+13,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    113,944 miles
    Test number
    721502414565
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass100,581 miles (+10,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    100,581 miles
    Test number
    629439429770
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass90,128 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,128 miles
    Test number
    252653283844
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush n/s inner worn on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCv boot showing deterioration
    • AdvisoryRear subframe mountings,wheelboxes /sills,floors etc showing corrosion/corroded
    • AdvisoryRear valance corroded+holed
    • AdvisoryRear wiper deteriorated

  7. Fail90,127 miles (+5,171)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,127 miles
    Test number
    929089406384
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush n/s inner worn on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit(bald) edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCv boot showing deterioration
    • AdvisoryRear subframe mountings,wheelboxes /sills,floors etc showing corrosion/corroded
    • AdvisoryRear valance corroded+holed
    • AdvisoryRear wiper deteriorated

  8. Pass84,956 miles (+4,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    84,956 miles
    Test number
    850039668111
    • AdvisoryRear valance corroded

  9. Pass80,793 miles (+5,347)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    80,793 miles
    Test number
    702902201403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,446 miles (+5,695)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    75,446 miles
    Test number
    176283301056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,751 miles (+6,741)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,751 miles
    Test number
    486492895029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,010 miles (+5,295)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    63,010 miles
    Test number
    918977404175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,715 miles (+3,024)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    57,715 miles
    Test number
    436937913111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,691 miles (+3,429)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    54,691 miles
    Test number
    576289412196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,262 miles (+2,981)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,262 miles
    Test number
    178600521152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,281 miles (+3,285)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    48,281 miles
    Test number
    563383210182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    44,996 miles
    Test number
    991679519194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,996 miles (+4,785)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,996 miles
    Test number
    270119519108
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass40,211 miles (+5,113)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    40,211 miles
    Test number
    143476108154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,098 miles (+5,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    35,098 miles
    Test number
    201736217427
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass30,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    30,049 miles
    Test number
    593959056003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L81 JBW

Does L81 JBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L81 JBW is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L81 JBW?
The MOT on L81 JBW is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L81 JBW done?
L81 JBW was recorded at 132,817 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 5,116 miles a year.
Has L81 JBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L81 JBW has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on L81 JBW 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 L81 JBW find?
L81 JBW passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip; front wheel bearing has slight play both minor play; rear boot floor surface corroded.

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