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C6 GOV

1985 MG Metro

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,919 mi
Last recorded65,919 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 1985 MG Metro40,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 GOV
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 65,919 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 65,824 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2015 65,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 65,424 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 64,989 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2013 64,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 64,544 miles

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2012 64,544 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 64,110 miles

off side outer sill rear starting to rust plus off side rear inner wing starting to rust

off side suspention low

Pass 6 May 2010 63,876 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2009 63,502 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 63,070 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 62,777 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 62,527 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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C6 GOV is a 1985 MG Metro in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1985 MG Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 40,465 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 C6 GOV, 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 41 years old, this MG Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C6 GOV is a 1985 MG Metro, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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