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A664 YCY

1983 MG Metro

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,782 mi
Last recorded89,782 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 1983 MG Metro64,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA664 YCY
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 89,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre badly perished

Offside Rear tyre badly perished

corrosion to the under side

Pass 22 Feb 2017 81,691 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 15 Feb 2017 81,691 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint rack end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres perished

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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A664 YCY is a 1983 MG Metro in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 MG Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 64,590 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 A664 YCY, 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 43 years old, this MG Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A664 YCY registered?

A664 YCY is a 1983 MG Metro, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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