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C986 LVK

1985 MG Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,301 mi
Last recorded55,301 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1985 MG Metro40,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC986 LVK
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2018 55,301 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 54,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2017 54,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 53,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 51,671 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 51,671 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 47,445 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 8 Sep 2012 45,214 miles

n/f tyre perished

n/r tyre perished

Pass 21 Mar 2011 41,087 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 41,749 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 39,861 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 37,388 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 37,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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C986 LVK is a 1985 MG Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C986 LVK, 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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What year was C986 LVK registered?

C986 LVK is a 1985 MG Metro, first registered on 8 August 1985.

Is C986 LVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C986 LVK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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