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C950 SCF

1986 MG Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

64,754 mi
Last recorded64,754 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1986 MG Metro53,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC950 SCF
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 64,754 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 63,763 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 63,314 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 63,314 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 63,295 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 63,198 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 63,198 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 63,096 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 63,061 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 60,981 miles

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

generial body rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2012 58,968 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 58,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear exhaust mounting perished

Pass 7 Jun 2011 56,794 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 54,255 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 54,255 miles

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

ADVISE OIL LEAK AROUND LOWER PART OF GEARBOX AND SUMP PLUG HOLD DAMAGE

ADVISE SUSPENSION LOW

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2009 52,381 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 50,679 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 48,323 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

rear metal brake pipe corroded

water pump leaking

Fail 12 Jun 2007 48,296 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

water pump leaking

Pass 22 May 2006 46,530 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2005 45,016 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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C950 SCF is a 1986 MG Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 C950 SCF, 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.

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C950 SCF is a 1986 MG Metro, first registered on 15 April 1986.

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