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B118 AYA

1985 MG Metro Turbo

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,696 mi
Last recorded94,696 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 MG Metro Turbo64,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB118 AYA
MakeMG
ModelMetro Turbo
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 94,696 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 94,118 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 94,025 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 93,635 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 93,247 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 92,442 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 91,697 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 91,394 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 91,391 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2007 90,655 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 90,655 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 89,096 miles

How Reliable is the MG Metro Turbo?

Based on 1,009 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 64
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 32
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B118 AYA is a 1985 MG Metro Turbo in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1985 MG Metro Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 64,405 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Metro Turbo fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B118 AYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Metro Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this MG Metro Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B118 AYA?

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What year was B118 AYA registered?

B118 AYA is a 1985 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 7 February 1985.

Is B118 AYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B118 AYA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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