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BDV 386Y

1982 MG Metro

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,219 mi
Last recorded55,219 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1982 MG Metro63,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDV 386Y
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2009 55,219 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 16 Sep 2009 55,219 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 4 Sep 2008 54,939 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 54,939 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Sep 2007 54,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

o/s & n/s rear tyres perished

slight play to n/s steering

Pass 7 Sep 2006 54,040 miles

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

play to steering rack

Pass 20 Sep 2005 53,105 miles

n/s rack boot perised

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s front wing rusty

Fail 20 Sep 2005 53,105 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s rack boot perished

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s front wing rusty

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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BDV 386Y is a 1982 MG Metro in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1982 MG Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 63,156 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 BDV 386Y, 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 44 years old, this MG Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BDV 386Y registered?

BDV 386Y is a 1982 MG Metro, first registered on 27 September 1982.

Is BDV 386Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDV 386Y shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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