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B650 TUG

1984 MG Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

16,433 mi
Last recorded16,433 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 MG Metro28,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB650 TUG
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 16,433 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 16,410 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 16,410 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2008 16,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 16,367 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 16,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2005 16,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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B650 TUG is a 1984 MG Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1984 MG Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 28,302 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 B650 TUG, 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 42 years old, this MG Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B650 TUG is a 1984 MG Metro, first registered on 31 August 1984.

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