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C568 PMX

1986 MG Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,188 mi
Last recorded77,188 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2007
Typical for 1986 MG Metro53,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC568 PMX
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2007 77,188 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

damage to outer wall of offside rear tyre

evidence of over heating

exhaust system leaking

front grille loose

front shock absorbers lower bolts non standard

fuel cap seal poor

nearside outer cv gaitor poor

offside headlamp poorly secured

rear seatbelts not fitted

slight damage to nearside front seatbelt

slight imbalance between front brakes

various oil leaks

Fail 27 Nov 2007 77,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

damage to outer wall of offside rear tyre

evidence of over heating

exhaust system leaking

front grille loose

front shock absorbers lower bolts non standard

fuel cap seal poor

nearside outer cv gaitor poor

offside headlamp poorly secured

rear seatbelts not fitted

slight damage to nearside front seatbelt

slight imbalance between front brakes

various oil leaks

Pass 16 Nov 2006 72,877 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 72,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to nearside front sill

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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C568 PMX is a 1986 MG Metro in White 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 C568 PMX, 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 C568 PMX registered?

C568 PMX is a 1986 MG Metro, first registered on 18 April 1986.

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