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C299 SPH

1986 MG Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,641 mi
Last recorded29,641 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2008
Typical for 1986 MG Metro53,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC299 SPH
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2008 29,641 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 29,622 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 27,975 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 27,960 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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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C299 SPH is a 1986 MG Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 MG Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 53,318 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 C299 SPH, 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 40 years old, this MG Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C299 SPH registered?

C299 SPH is a 1986 MG Metro, first registered on 30 January 1986.

Is C299 SPH safe to buy?

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