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B799 RJA

1984 MG Metro

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

13,402 mi
Last recorded13,402 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1984 MG Metro28,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB799 RJA
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 13,402 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 13,389 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 13,388 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 13,003 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 13,003 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 11,584 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 11,518 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 11,189 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 10,001 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 10,001 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (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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B799 RJA is a 1984 MG Metro in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B799 RJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B799 RJA registered?

B799 RJA is a 1984 MG Metro, first registered on 14 September 1984.

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