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B838 FWA

1985 MG Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

22,740 mi
Last recorded22,740 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 MG Metro40,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB838 FWA
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 22,740 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 22,740 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 21,250 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 21,250 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 19,462 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 19,459 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front floor pan holed with rust just outside prescribed area

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

centre exhaust rubber defective

Pass 13 Jul 2021 18,843 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s front body sells (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under body and brake pipes covered with under seal not allowing full inspection

under bonet the brake servo has coroded

Fail 13 Jul 2021 18,836 miles

Suspension unit modified so that its function is seriously affected o/s front (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s front body sells (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under body and brake pipes covered with under seal not allowing full inspection

under bonet the brake servo has coroded

Pass 26 Jul 2019 18,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 18,626 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 18,561 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 18,243 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 18,087 miles

n/s/r brake slightly binding

rust on front sub frame

rust on front valance

rust on rear sub frame

ruston rear valance

strutson tail gate inoperative

Pass 22 Mar 2013 17,901 miles

vac pipe for distributor split

overflow pipe for carb split and broke

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on offside front floor repaired from inside

corrosion on underside

corrosion on vehicle body

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven and close to limit

rust on suspension

Pass 20 Mar 2012 17,660 miles

front and rear valance corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2011 17,451 miles

corrotion on front and rear valance

o/s/f suspention slightly low

Fail 9 Mar 2011 17,451 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

corrotion on front and rear valance

o/s/f suspention slightly low

Pass 23 Mar 2010 17,297 miles

surface rust underside

Pass 23 Mar 2009 17,103 miles

brake servo body rusty

front valance rusty

leak from radiator

surface rust on under side

tail gate rams weak

Pass 13 Mar 2008 16,865 miles

front discs slightly marked

surface rust front valance

surface rust on all suspention

surface rust on o/s /f floor

Pass 19 Mar 2007 16,628 miles

Oil leak

corrotion on lower part of front wings and valance

front brake calipers rusty

n/s/f suspention slightly low

slight rust o/s/f foot well

Fail 15 Mar 2007 16,627 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing uneven

corrosion on underside and on suspension components

corrosion on wheel arch's and damage to nearside front wing

excessive corrosion on offside front wing at bottom

front calipers very rust

rear valance corroded

suspension low on nearside

Pass 20 Mar 2006 16,291 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

corrosion on front valance and offside front wing

corrosion on rear valance

corrosion starting on underside

oil leak

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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B838 FWA is a 1985 MG Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 B838 FWA, 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 B838 FWA registered?

B838 FWA is a 1985 MG Metro, first registered on 1 April 1985.

Is B838 FWA safe to buy?

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