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BRT 574Y

1982 MG Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,991 mi
Last recorded28,991 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1982 MG Metro63,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRT 574Y
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 28,991 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 28,717 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 28,700 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 28,071 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 27,702 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 27,702 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2022 27,585 miles

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

Seat belt missing n/s/r and centre rear seatbelt stock missing (7.1.2 (a))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 27,559 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 27,417 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 27,417 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 27,006 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 26,025 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 26,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 25,681 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2005 25,678 miles

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

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

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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BRT 574Y is a 1982 MG Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BRT 574Y, 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 BRT 574Y registered?

BRT 574Y is a 1982 MG Metro, first registered on 8 December 1982.

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