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C402 YWS

1985 MG Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,245 mi
Last recorded36,245 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 MG Metro40,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC402 YWS
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 36,245 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jun 2024 35,947 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 35,603 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 35,586 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 35,019 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 34,578 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 34,558 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 7 May 2019 34,342 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 33,718 miles

Offside Front o/sfront tyre wearing on inner edge

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 10 May 2018 33,718 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front o/sfront tyre wearing on inner edge

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 33,422 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 33,255 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 29,827 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 28,706 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 28,658 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 28,450 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 27,831 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 27,831 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 27,602 miles

front brake imbalance

hand brake low readings.

rear foot brake low readings

Pass 26 Jul 2005 27,334 miles

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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C402 YWS is a 1985 MG Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 MG Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 40,465 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 C402 YWS, 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 41 years old, this MG Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C402 YWS is a 1985 MG Metro, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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