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Green · Petrol · 1994 · 1,396 cc

M240 OUXMOT history

M240 OUX is a green petrol Rover Metro first used on 21 Nov 1994. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 36,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2023
Mileage
36,190 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M240 OUX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Metro
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
21 Nov 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

M240 OUX was last recorded at 36,190 miles on 19 Jan 2022, 309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,881 miles · 22 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
309 miles
Average per year
1,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 36,190 miles
  • 2020 – 35,881 miles
  • 2019 – 35,770 miles
  • 2018 – 33,870 miles
  • 2017 – 32,317 miles
  • 2016 – 29,890 miles
  • 2015 – 27,644 miles
  • 2014 – 27,625 miles
  • 2013 – 26,053 miles
  • 2012 – 23,938 miles
  • 2011 – 21,365 miles
  • 2010 – 19,352 miles
  • 2009 – 17,425 miles
  • 2008 – 15,838 miles
  • 2007 – 14,006 miles
  • 2006 – 12,316 miles
  • 2005 – 10,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,190 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front floor deteriorated but not considered excessive
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll tyres perished/cracking

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 Front Body has slight corrosion floor corroded by jacking point (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,190 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    36,190 miles
    Test number
    142999863467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor deteriorated but not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished/cracking

  2. Fail36,190 miles (+309)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,190 miles
    Test number
    899137003329
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor deteriorated but not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished/cracking

  3. Pass35,881 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    35,881 miles
    Test number
    189091127840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass35,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    35,770 miles
    Test number
    595421661502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail35,770 miles (+1,900)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,770 miles
    Test number
    453847646500
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill as marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass33,870 miles (+1,553)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    33,870 miles
    Test number
    868211873596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,317 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    32,317 miles
    Test number
    699240261069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor corroded by jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  8. Fail32,317 miles (+6)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,317 miles
    Test number
    924150197505
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor corroded by jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  9. Fail32,311 miles (+2,421)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,311 miles
    Test number
    179379241805
    • FailureNearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor by jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor corroded by jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  10. Pass29,890 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    29,890 miles
    Test number
    641097631982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail29,888 miles (+2,244)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,888 miles
    Test number
    215545135203
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded base of "A" pillar (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill centre (seat area ) (5.2.6)

  12. Pass27,644 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    27,644 miles
    Test number
    576594477804
    • AdvisorySlightly damp around rocker cover

  13. Fail27,625 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,625 miles
    Test number
    449955014326
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

  14. Pass27,625 miles (+1,572)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    27,625 miles
    Test number
    639075714345
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

  15. Pass26,053 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    26,053 miles
    Test number
    499444203306
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

  16. Fail26,053 miles (+2,115)4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,053 miles
    Test number
    989374603395
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

  17. Pass23,938 miles (+2,573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    23,938 miles
    Test number
    388642612307
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass21,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    21,365 miles
    Test number
    209855801365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail21,365 miles (+2,013)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,365 miles
    Test number
    785985001302
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass19,352 miles (+1,927)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    19,352 miles
    Test number
    493723310453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,425 miles (+1,587)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    17,425 miles
    Test number
    683557409333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,838 miles (+1,832)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    15,838 miles
    Test number
    433388108422
    • NoteBoth front sills slightly damaged

  23. Pass14,006 miles (+1,690)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    14,006 miles
    Test number
    203490917335
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front sills slightly damaged

  24. Pass12,316 miles (+1,434)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    12,316 miles
    Test number
    810150316315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    10,882 miles
    Test number
    584034315306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M240 OUX

Does M240 OUX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M240 OUX expired on 18 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M240 OUX?
The MOT on M240 OUX expired on 18 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M240 OUX done?
M240 OUX was recorded at 36,190 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2022, an average of 1,563 miles a year.
Has M240 OUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M240 OUX has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on M240 OUX 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 M240 OUX find?
M240 OUX passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front floor deteriorated but not considered excessive; oil leak, but not excessive; all tyres perished/cracking.

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