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A28 MGC

1997 Austin Metro City

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests38 (31 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate81.6%

Mileage

71,316 mi
Last recorded71,316 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA28 MGC
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

31 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 71,316 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2026 49,054 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 49,053 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 71,231 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 71,223 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 48,901 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 48,795 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 70,668 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 70,003 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 48,354 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 68,685 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 47,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 68,245 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 37,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2017 37,765 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Engine oil level on min.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm & worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm & worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2016 68,028 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 29,432 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 29,399 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 66,915 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 22,214 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 66,548 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 20,562 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2013 72,540 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2012 20,441 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 20,235 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 66,536 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 66,536 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 20,234 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 20,185 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 65,494 miles

fuel filler pipe corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2009 65,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2008 20,095 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 62,461 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 19,976 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2007 59,125 miles

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 12 Sep 2006 19,868 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 55,791 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 19,779 miles

oil leak

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?

Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 640
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 458
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 398
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 367
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 318
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A28 MGC is a 1997 Austin Metro City in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.6%.

The most common reason a Austin Metro City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A28 MGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 29 years old, this Austin Metro City is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A28 MGC is a 1997 Austin Metro City, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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