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B272 WFR

1984 MG Metro Turbo

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,126 mi
Last recorded60,126 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1984 MG Metro Turbo50,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB272 WFR
MakeMG
ModelMetro Turbo
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 60,126 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 59,272 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 58,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 58,628 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 58,169 miles

n/s outer cv boot leaking

n/s trackrod end and ball joint boots split

play in osf top ball joint

Pass 1 Mar 2010 57,315 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 57,280 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 56,007 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 56,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 54,830 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 54,830 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2005 53,960 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 53,966 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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B272 WFR is a 1984 MG Metro Turbo in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1984 MG Metro Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 50,350 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 Turbo fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B272 WFR, 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 42 years old, this MG Metro Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B272 WFR is a 1984 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 6 December 1984.

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