MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,017 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold/down pipe area (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both front chassis legs no longer attatched to front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front front subframe bush casing corroded,recommend replace
Offside Rear suspension pipe badly corroded
Front slight play in both wheel bearings
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Center floor/Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" Normal (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Indicator switch faulty Not canceling left or right (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flange area (7.1.2)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside and Nearside rear (boot area) (2.4.A.3)
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Battery insecure
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Underside of car has surface rust to floorpan, chassis & jacking points
Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the MG Metro?
Based on 4,136 MOT tests across 697 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
C65 EAT is a 1986 MG Metro in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 C65 EAT, 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
How do I check the history of C65 EAT?
You can check the full history of C65 EAT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was C65 EAT registered?
C65 EAT is a 1986 MG Metro, first registered on 17 January 1986.
Is C65 EAT safe to buy?
The MOT history for C65 EAT shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does C65 EAT have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C65 EAT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.