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A427 XUK

1984 MG Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

14,713 mi
Last recorded14,713 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1984 MG Metro28,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA427 XUK
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 14,713 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 14,695 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2014 14,367 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 Feb 2013 13,484 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2012 12,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 26 Jan 2012 12,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Jan 2011 12,120 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 12,007 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 12,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 11,822 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 11,822 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 11,559 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 11,315 miles

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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A427 XUK is a 1984 MG Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A427 XUK, 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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A427 XUK is a 1984 MG Metro, first registered on 4 April 1984.

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