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A328 DRC

1984 MG Metro Turbo

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,727 mi
Last recorded85,727 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1984 MG Metro Turbo50,350 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA328 DRC
MakeMG
ModelMetro Turbo
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 85,727 miles

n/s/r wheel arch lower corner corroaded

o/s cv boot inner clip loose

Fail 19 Mar 2010 85,706 miles

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

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

n/s lower corner of bulkhead corroaded

n/s/r wheel arch lower corner corroaded

o/s cv boot inner clip loose

Pass 6 Apr 2009 84,145 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 84,145 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

fuel pump held inplace with cable ties

Pass 4 May 2007 84,103 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 84,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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A328 DRC is a 1984 MG Metro Turbo in Red 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 Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 50,350 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 Turbo fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A328 DRC, 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 42 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 A328 DRC registered?

A328 DRC is a 1984 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 23 March 1984.

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