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B874 AVP

1984 MG Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,076 mi
Last recorded117,076 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 1984 MG Metro28,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB874 AVP
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 117,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated borderline (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 117,052 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip off (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arm loose (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing buckle behind seat,unable to test (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing buckle bolted under seat,unable to test (7.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pad warning wire not very secure

Offside Front tyre dot code on inner

Offside Rear tyre dot code on inner

suspension high

Pass 26 Nov 2020 116,641 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 115,230 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 115,008 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 115,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 114,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 114,741 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

oil light stops on

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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B874 AVP is a 1984 MG Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B874 AVP, 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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B874 AVP is a 1984 MG Metro, first registered on 1 December 1984.

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