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A239 TYK

1983 MG Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,383 mi
Last recorded42,383 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1983 MG Metro64,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA239 TYK
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2009 42,383 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 42,383 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 42,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn on inside

Pass 5 Nov 2008 41,430 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear brake sticking slightly

very slight corrosion to rear corner of o/s sill

Pass 12 Dec 2007 40,646 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 38,933 miles

Refer To Advice Sheet No.131521116351 Dated 15/11/2006

Fail 7 Nov 2006 38,923 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear suspension displacer units corroding slihtly

fuel cap seal perishing

nsr brake binding slightly/hand brake linkage siezing/recommend attention

nsr outer sill corroding

nsr tyre worn uneven

os outer sill/door shut corroded outside perscribed area

osf tyre just legal worn on inner edge

osr tyre perishing

play in steering column top bearing

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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A239 TYK is a 1983 MG Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1983 MG Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 64,590 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 A239 TYK, 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 43 years old, this MG Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A239 TYK registered?

A239 TYK is a 1983 MG Metro, first registered on 25 November 1983.

Is A239 TYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A239 TYK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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