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C655 KMB

1986 MG Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,282 mi
Last recorded92,282 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1986 MG Metro53,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC655 KMB
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 92,282 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cracking to nearside front tyre on outer shoulder

wear to offside front tyre on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2010 90,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

condition of nearside front c.v boot

nearside front tyre cracking on outer shoulder borderline !!!

wear to offside front tyre on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2009 89,470 miles

condition of nearside cv boot

slight play front wheel bearingd

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 May 2008 88,772 miles

co level

condition of exhaust system

Pass 25 May 2007 88,151 miles

Condition of nearside front C.V. Boot

Emissions Borderline

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 87,224 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condition of front number plate

condition of nearside front cv boots

engine oil leak

rear brake comparison

wear to both rear tyres

Fail 22 Mar 2006 87,223 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Condition of front number plate

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake comparison

Wear to both rear tyres on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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C655 KMB is a 1986 MG Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C655 KMB, 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 C655 KMB registered?

C655 KMB is a 1986 MG Metro, first registered on 19 March 1986.

Is C655 KMB safe to buy?

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