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A28 XAF

1984 MG Metro

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,232 mi
Last recorded76,232 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1984 MG Metro28,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA28 XAF
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2009 76,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

corrosion holes in underside not prescrided areas

Pass 31 Mar 2008 75,333 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 75,721 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 75,162 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 74,511 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Mar 2006 74,511 miles

spare tyre defective

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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A28 XAF is a 1984 MG Metro in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A28 XAF, 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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What year was A28 XAF registered?

A28 XAF is a 1984 MG Metro, first registered on 29 February 1984.

Is A28 XAF safe to buy?

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