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CPC 59Y

1983 MG Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,624 mi
Last recorded115,624 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 MG Metro64,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPC 59Y
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 115,624 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side of jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Apr 2023 115,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at side of jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Apr 2023 115,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at side of jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Aug 2022 115,618 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

very little movement ns hand brake leaver

Pass 26 Jul 2021 114,232 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 113,857 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 113,415 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 112,838 miles

slight corrosion to osr inner sill

Pass 17 Jul 2017 111,468 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 111,468 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 110,575 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 109,611 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 109,208 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 109,208 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 109,178 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 107,527 miles

N/S FRONT PANEL SLIGHTLY RUSTY

O/S N/S BOOT FLOOR RUSTY

SLIGHT RUST ON N/S FRONT WING

Fail 6 Feb 2012 107,527 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front bumper insecure

N/S O/S BOOT FLOOR RUSTY

Pass 10 Feb 2011 105,639 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 104,570 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 104,505 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 104,349 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 104,115 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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CPC 59Y is a 1983 MG Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1983 MG Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 64,590 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 CPC 59Y, 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 43 years old, this MG Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CPC 59Y registered?

CPC 59Y is a 1983 MG Metro, first registered on 3 May 1983.

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