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C319 AWK

1986 MG Metro

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

44,865 mi
Last recorded44,865 miles
Recorded on12 May 2008
Typical for 1986 MG Metro53,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC319 AWK
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 May 2008 44,865 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

3 x alloy wheels fitted to vehicle with 1 x steel wheel fitted to nearside front (alloy wheel with flat tyre in boot)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

auxillery drive belt requires adjustment

nearside rear service brake reading low

offside rear brake backing plate damp with what appears to be brake fluid (suspect wheel cylinder seeping)

rear subframe appears to have been previously repaired (welded)

small splits in fuel cap sealing washer

spare tyre flat

suspension ride height appears to be low (more so on offside of vehicle)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 44,770 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 44,770 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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C319 AWK is a 1986 MG Metro in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 C319 AWK, 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 C319 AWK registered?

C319 AWK is a 1986 MG Metro, first registered on 26 March 1986.

Is C319 AWK safe to buy?

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