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D224 WFR

1987 MG Metro

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

42,106 mi
Last recorded42,106 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 MG Metro54,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD224 WFR
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 42,106 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 39,562 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 36,778 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 36,728 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 36,363 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 36,313 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 36,060 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 35,867 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 35,680 miles

Engine cooling fan did not operate automatically during emi8ssions test.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 34,204 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 33,078 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 32,003 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 30,399 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 30,399 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2010 28,398 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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D224 WFR is a 1987 MG Metro in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 D224 WFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D224 WFR registered?

D224 WFR is a 1987 MG Metro, first registered on 21 January 1987.

Is D224 WFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D224 WFR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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