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A124 GAP

1984 MG Metro

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

58,163 mi
Last recorded58,163 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 1984 MG Metro28,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA124 GAP
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 58,163 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 55,119 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 55,116 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 54,926 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 54,921 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 54,362 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 52,801 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 52,754 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 50,384 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 50,384 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

oil leak

several areas of body & floor corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2005 47,042 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 47,027 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

off side door mirror insecure. †fuel cap sealing rubber perrishing. †several areas of the floor pan corroded. †play in the near side rear radius arm bearings. †engine & gearbox oil leaks.

How Reliable is the MG Metro?

Based on 4,136 MOT tests across 697 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
651
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
697
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 199
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 180
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 172
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 166
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A124 GAP is a 1984 MG Metro in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1984 MG Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 28,302 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Metro fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 375 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A124 GAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Metro typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this MG Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A124 GAP is a 1984 MG Metro, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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