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D350 FTP

1987 MG Metro

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,576 mi
Last recorded81,576 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 1987 MG Metro54,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD350 FTP
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 81,576 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 81,374 miles

Central Front Upper Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking FROM FUEL PUMP AREA. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged INNER PANEL CORRODED. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire UNDER BONNET ,FUEL HOSE TO CARB. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 80,406 miles

Front Panel corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting rubber slightly worn

Rear Panel corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2020 79,309 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 76,932 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 76,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 74,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2018 74,355 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 70,800 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 3 May 2016 67,180 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 May 2015 63,045 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 58,896 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 58,548 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 58,496 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 58,496 miles

Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 58,403 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 58,319 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 58,202 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 58,202 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 57,721 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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D350 FTP is a 1987 MG Metro in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D350 FTP, 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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D350 FTP is a 1987 MG Metro, first registered on 13 March 1987.

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