MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,076 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated borderline (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe (7.1.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is B874 AVP safe to buy?
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