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C709 UHP

1985 MG Metro Turbo

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,917 mi
Last recorded65,917 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 1985 MG Metro Turbo64,405 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC709 UHP
MakeMG
ModelMetro Turbo
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2022 65,917 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 64,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 63,590 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 63,518 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear suspension has slightly reduced damping affect

Offside Front tyre has slight cracks forming

Oil leak slight ()

fuel cap washer / seal deteriorating

Pass 18 Apr 2017 63,495 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Sill has slight corrosion developing within suspension prescribed area

Offside Front Tyre has slight cracks forming

Oil leak Slight ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 63,454 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 63,410 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 63,371 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 63,341 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 63,273 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 63,046 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 62,666 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 62,342 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 62,084 miles

Steering coupling starting to split

Pass 10 Apr 2007 61,746 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 61,412 miles

How Reliable is the MG Metro Turbo?

Based on 1,009 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 64
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 32
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C709 UHP is a 1985 MG Metro Turbo in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C709 UHP, 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 C709 UHP registered?

C709 UHP is a 1985 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 5 August 1985.

Is C709 UHP safe to buy?

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