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1985 MG Metro Turbo

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,698 mi
Last recorded82,698 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1985 MG Metro Turbo64,405 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 CBB
MakeMG
ModelMetro Turbo
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2012 82,698 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 59,234 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 82,324 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 81,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the MG Metro Turbo?

Based on 1,009 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 64
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 32
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7 CBB is a 1985 MG Metro Turbo in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 MG Metro Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 64,405 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Metro Turbo fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 7 CBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Metro Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this MG Metro Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 7 CBB registered?

7 CBB is a 1985 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 21 January 1985.

Is 7 CBB safe to buy?

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