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B685 BOJ

1984 MG Metro

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,629 mi
Last recorded48,629 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1984 MG Metro28,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB685 BOJ
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 48,629 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 47,145 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 46,614 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 43,816 miles

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

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jun 2015 40,352 miles

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

front bumper end caps not fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2014 31,733 miles

fuel hose at carburettor, perished

Pass 10 Sep 2012 28,058 miles

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

advise handbrake adjustment

reverse light switch wiring broken

Fail 10 Sep 2012 28,045 miles

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

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

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

advise handbrake adjustment

reverse light switch wiring broken

Pass 27 Apr 2011 20,231 miles

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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B685 BOJ is a 1984 MG Metro in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 B685 BOJ, 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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B685 BOJ is a 1984 MG Metro, first registered on 12 October 1984.

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