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C969 VRY

1986 MG Metro Turbo

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,859 mi
Last recorded81,859 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1986 MG Metro Turbo44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC969 VRY
MakeMG
ModelMetro Turbo
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 81,859 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 81,858 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 81,845 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 29 Apr 2017 81,845 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 81,723 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 81,517 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 81,517 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 81,454 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 81,308 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 81,305 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 81,184 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 81,184 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 80,326 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2011 80,326 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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C969 VRY is a 1986 MG Metro Turbo in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 C969 VRY, 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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What year was C969 VRY registered?

C969 VRY is a 1986 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 30 April 1986.

Is C969 VRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C969 VRY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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