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D12 YAB

1987 MG Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,464 mi
Last recorded57,464 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 1987 MG Metro54,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 YAB
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 57,464 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 57,464 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 57,305 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 57,097 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 57,096 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 56,974 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 54,192 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 54,192 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 49,708 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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D12 YAB is a 1987 MG Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 MG Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 54,003 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 D12 YAB, 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 39 years old, this MG Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D12 YAB registered?

D12 YAB is a 1987 MG Metro, first registered on 5 March 1987.

Is D12 YAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D12 YAB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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