MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,326 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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different tyres fitted front to rear axle
nsr suspension pipe corrosion but not leaking
rear susspension low req pump up
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
very slight play in o/s/f wheel
How Reliable is the MG Metro Turbo?
Based on 1,009 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C598 BVU is a 1985 MG Metro Turbo in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1985 MG Metro Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 64,405 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 Turbo fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C598 BVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Metro Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this MG Metro Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C598 BVU registered?
C598 BVU is a 1985 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 31 October 1985.
Is C598 BVU safe to buy?
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