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D30 GUV

1987 MG Metro

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

299,900 mi
Last recorded299,900 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2006
Typical for 1987 MG Metro54,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD30 GUV
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2006 299,900 miles

Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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D30 GUV is a 1987 MG Metro in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D30 GUV, 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 D30 GUV registered?

D30 GUV is a 1987 MG Metro, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D30 GUV safe to buy?

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