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B120 EUK

1985 MG Metro

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

48,298 mi
Last recorded48,298 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 MG Metro40,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB120 EUK
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 48,298 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 47,268 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 46,631 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 46,496 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both outter sills holed and corroded not in perscribed areas

font pannel corroded

near side floor to sill corroded

variouse places corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 21 Feb 2013 46,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both outter sills holed and corroded not in perscribed areas

font pannel corroded

near side floor to sill corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 45,166 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 45,161 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 May 2010 44,431 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 44,363 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2009 41,537 miles

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

slight defect o/s front tyre wall outer

underside of vehicle corrosion becoming evident

Fail 16 Jun 2008 41,002 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 41,002 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 40,266 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 40,264 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

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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B120 EUK is a 1985 MG Metro in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1985 MG Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 40,465 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 B120 EUK, 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 41 years old, this MG Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B120 EUK is a 1985 MG Metro, first registered on 10 April 1985.

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