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B400 EMR

1985 MG Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

87,200 mi
Last recorded87,200 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 MG Metro40,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB400 EMR
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 87,200 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 86,592 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 86,592 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 85,904 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 85,012 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 83,644 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 82,506 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 82,006 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 80,698 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 79,307 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 77,528 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 76,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 76,494 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 75,464 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 74,823 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 74,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 74,285 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 73,006 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 72,984 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 72,589 miles

fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished

n/s/r subframe mount starting to unbond

slight play in steering column bushes

steering column coupling starting to split

Fail 16 Jul 2009 72,588 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished

n/s/r subframe mount starting to unbond

slight play in steering column bushes

steering column coupling starting to split

Pass 24 Jul 2008 72,008 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 71,983 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 71,451 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 70,883 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 70,498 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 70,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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B400 EMR is a 1985 MG Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 B400 EMR, 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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What year was B400 EMR registered?

B400 EMR is a 1985 MG Metro, first registered on 29 January 1985.

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