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C334 THC

1986 MG Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,523 mi
Last recorded13,523 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 MG Metro53,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC334 THC
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 13,523 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 13,358 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 13,177 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 12,076 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 May 2017 12,076 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 12,026 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 11,759 miles

all four tyres outer sidewalls and treads perished/splitting - suggest replace

Pass 1 Jul 2010 11,391 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 11,390 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 10,254 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 10,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 9,096 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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C334 THC is a 1986 MG Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C334 THC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C334 THC registered?

C334 THC is a 1986 MG Metro, first registered on 8 May 1986.

Is C334 THC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C334 THC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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