MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,214 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the MG Metro?
Based on 4,136 MOT tests across 697 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B550 VVU is a 1985 MG Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 B550 VVU, 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 B550 VVU registered?
B550 VVU is a 1985 MG Metro, first registered on 10 April 1985.
Is B550 VVU safe to buy?
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