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C677 OTO

1986 MG Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,931 mi
Last recorded57,931 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 1986 MG Metro53,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC677 OTO
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 57,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 57,908 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 57,559 miles

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

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

both front tyre's worn on the inner and outer edge.

can not fully inspect brake pipe's/because of greese.

Fail 29 Dec 2009 57,535 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both front tyre's worn on the inner and outer edge.

can not fully inspect brake pipe's/because of greese.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 57,469 miles

corrosion to under body and sills

oil leak

play in offside front lower ball joint

slight play in steering rack

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Jan 2009 57,469 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion to under body and sills

oil leak

play in offside front lower ball joint

slight play in steering rack

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Oct 2006 56,602 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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C677 OTO 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 57.1%.

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 C677 OTO, 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 C677 OTO registered?

C677 OTO is a 1986 MG Metro, first registered on 11 February 1986.

Is C677 OTO safe to buy?

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