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D324 NWE

1986 MG Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,518 mi
Last recorded46,518 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 1986 MG Metro53,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD324 NWE
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 46,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 46,495 miles

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 46,397 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 46,395 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 46,392 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 45,437 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 45,817 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 30 May 2014 45,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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D324 NWE is a 1986 MG Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 MG Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 53,318 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 375 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D324 NWE, 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 40 years old, this MG Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D324 NWE registered?

D324 NWE is a 1986 MG Metro, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D324 NWE safe to buy?

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