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ALK 343Y

1982 MG Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

17,522 mi
Last recorded17,522 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 1982 MG Metro63,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALK 343Y
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2022 17,522 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 17,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 17,505 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 17,496 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 17,479 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 17,472 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.19% (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres are HEAVILY cracking & perishing

Pass 29 Jan 2016 17,461 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre outer wall cracking & perishing

Pass 29 Jan 2015 17,381 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 17,341 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 17,337 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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ALK 343Y is a 1982 MG Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1982 MG Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 63,156 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 ALK 343Y, 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 44 years old, this MG Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ALK 343Y registered?

ALK 343Y is a 1982 MG Metro, first registered on 12 August 1982.

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