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C588 TAP

1986 MG Metro

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,280 mi
Last recorded30,280 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 MG Metro53,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC588 TAP
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 30,280 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 30,124 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 29,733 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 29,274 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 28,245 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 26,721 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 24,909 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 16,516 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 16,481 miles

Near side front tyre has slight damage.

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 16,481 miles

Near side front tyre has slight damage.

Fail 26 Jul 2010 15,267 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 15,267 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 15,217 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering coupling rubber slightly perished

Pass 23 Nov 2006 15,152 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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C588 TAP is a 1986 MG Metro in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C588 TAP, 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 C588 TAP registered?

C588 TAP is a 1986 MG Metro, first registered on 2 June 1986.

Is C588 TAP safe to buy?

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