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D400 MNW

1987 MG Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,453 mi
Last recorded49,453 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1987 MG Metro54,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD400 MNW
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 49,453 miles

PERISH MARKS ON FRONT TYRES

Fail 3 May 2013 49,447 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

PERISH MARKS ON FRONT TYRES

Pass 19 Jan 2012 47,693 miles

front wings corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2012 47,660 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front wings corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 45,939 miles

corrosion to n/s outer sill, floor to sills, rear underside sills, front valance, centre & front floors

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 10 Jan 2011 45,928 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

corrosion to n/s outer sill, floor to sills, rear underside sills, front valance, centre & front floors

drivers seat back rest twisted

poor running on idle(co 0.18%)

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jan 2010 44,306 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 44,303 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

corrosion front inner and outer valance

oil leak engine/gearbox area

Pass 21 Jan 2009 42,742 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 42,644 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 41,092 miles

corrosion and fillar in front valance

Fail 15 Jan 2008 41,092 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion and fillar in front valance

Pass 19 Jan 2007 40,161 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge †n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2006 39,376 miles

corrosion to center floors

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in n/s/f top ball joint

slight play in steering rack

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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D400 MNW is a 1987 MG Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 D400 MNW, 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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D400 MNW is a 1987 MG Metro, first registered on 13 March 1987.

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