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A509 XOV

1984 MG Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

51,901 mi
Last recorded51,901 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1984 MG Metro28,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA509 XOV
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 51,901 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 112,660 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 111,342 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 111,342 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 107,373 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 107,373 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 104,617 miles

o/s/r jacking point damaged

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r & o/s/r inner wheel arches slightly corroded

vehicle has no rear safety belts fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2006 104,612 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear inner wheelarch weak

offside rear jacking point damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2006 104,501 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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A509 XOV is a 1984 MG Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A509 XOV, 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 A509 XOV registered?

A509 XOV is a 1984 MG Metro, first registered on 9 April 1984.

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