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D150 HCL

1986 MG Metro Turbo

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,391 mi
Last recorded43,391 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 1986 MG Metro Turbo44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD150 HCL
MakeMG
ModelMetro Turbo
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 43,391 miles

Fuel breather hose missing from filler neck

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 43,391 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel breather hose missing from filler neck

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2016 41,504 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 41,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 40,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 40,417 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 38,623 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 36,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 35,246 miles

front braqke discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre cracking on side wall

offside front tyre cracking on side wall

offside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 30 Aug 2010 35,246 miles

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

front braqke discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre cracking on side wall

offside front tyre cracking on side wall

offside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 27 Jun 2008 35,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres cracking on sidewalls

offside closing sill corroded

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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D150 HCL is a 1986 MG Metro Turbo in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D150 HCL, 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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D150 HCL is a 1986 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 6 November 1986.

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