MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,423 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
How Reliable is the MG Metro?
Based on 4,136 MOT tests across 697 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AJS 980Y is a 1983 MG Metro in Green with a 1,275cc 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 AJS 980Y, 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.
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What year was AJS 980Y registered?
AJS 980Y is a 1983 MG Metro, first registered on 7 March 1983.
Is AJS 980Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for AJS 980Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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