MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,301 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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)
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)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside front tyre sidewall perished
n/f tyre perished
n/r tyre perished
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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