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C799 CYV

1986 MG Metro Turbo

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,045 mi
Last recorded44,045 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2009
Typical for 1986 MG Metro Turbo44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC799 CYV
MakeMG
ModelMetro Turbo
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2009 44,045 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 44,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

nearside & offside inner body sill & rear jacking point corrode up !!!!

nearside front wheel bearing slight play !!!

offside front brake showing distortion !!!

rear metal brake pipe corrode up quite alot !!!

Pass 23 Sep 2008 43,650 miles

nearside & offside body sill corrode inner side'S

nearside & offside front shock asorber corrode up ???

nearside & offside rear jacking point corrode up ???

nearside front wheel bearing quite alot play !!!!

note: oil leak's around front on engine area ????

Pass 27 Sep 2007 43,195 miles

bothside raer inner sill corroded

front exhaust bracket loose

Pass 23 Sep 2006 42,879 miles

nearside rear suspension hidrolic pipe corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2006 42,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear suspension hidrolic pipe corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2005 42,746 miles

handbrake travel quite high.

Fail 11 Aug 2005 42,695 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

engine oil leaking around oil cooler area.

nearside & offside front body wings corroded through & tape up!

nearside & offside front shock absorber corrode up & pitted.

nearside & offside rear brake back plate corroded up!

nearside front wheel bearing slight play.

nearside rear jacking point started to corrode up †

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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C799 CYV is a 1986 MG Metro Turbo in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1986 MG Metro Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 44,034 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 Turbo fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C799 CYV, 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 40 years old, this MG Metro Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C799 CYV is a 1986 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 9 January 1986.

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