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B662 BWO

1985 MG Metro

Multi-colour Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1985 MG Metro40,465 mi
4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB662 BWO
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1985
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016
Fail 7 Dec 2016

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front air intake pipes fouling suspension

Pass 9 Oct 2009
Pass 6 Oct 2008
Pass 4 Oct 2007

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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B662 BWO is a 1985 MG Metro in Multi-colour with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B662 BWO, 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 B662 BWO registered?

B662 BWO is a 1985 MG Metro, first registered on 3 January 1985.

Is B662 BWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B662 BWO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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