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Rover Metro

Grey · Petrol · 1993 · 1,396 cc

L87 PMEMOT history

L87 PME is a grey petrol Rover Metro first used on 25 Oct 1993. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 30,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
30,798 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
161 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L87 PME
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Metro
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
25 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L87 PME was last recorded at 30,798 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,796 miles · 11 Jul 2017
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
161 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,798 miles
  • 2017 – 30,796 miles
  • 2013 – 30,776 miles
  • 2011 – 30,230 miles
  • 2010 – 29,746 miles
  • 2009 – 29,405 miles
  • 2008 – 28,852 miles
  • 2007 – 28,404 miles
  • 2006 – 27,957 miles
  • 2005 – 27,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,798 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 4 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,798 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    30,798 miles
    Test number
    130617420912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail30,796 miles (+20)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,796 miles
    Test number
    639183228394
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tires perished
  3. Pass30,776 miles (+546)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    30,776 miles
    Test number
    635396063218
    • NoteSills arches and underbody undersealed
    • NoteTyres starting to perish
  4. Pass30,230 miles (+484)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    30,230 miles
    Test number
    489738111312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass29,746 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    29,746 miles
    Test number
    441455510340
    • NoteAll 4 tyres cracking on side walls
  6. Fail29,741 miles (+336)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,741 miles
    Test number
    183853210322
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres cracking on side walls
  7. Pass29,405 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    29,405 miles
    Test number
    874446119336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail29,394 miles (+542)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,394 miles
    Test number
    841644419353
    • FailureFront Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  9. Pass28,852 miles (+448)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    28,852 miles
    Test number
    982538508318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,404 miles (+447)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    28,404 miles
    Test number
    980071817348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,957 miles (+420)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    27,957 miles
    Test number
    712024216324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    27,537 miles
    Test number
    812278105323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L87 PME

Does L87 PME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L87 PME is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L87 PME?
The MOT on L87 PME is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L87 PME done?
L87 PME was recorded at 30,798 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 161 miles a year.
Has L87 PME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L87 PME has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on L87 PME 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 L87 PME find?
L87 PME passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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