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D429 BVC

1986 MG Metro

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,807 mi
Last recorded33,807 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1986 MG Metro53,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD429 BVC
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009 33,807 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 33,675 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 33,675 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 33,550 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 33,371 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 33,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.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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D429 BVC is a 1986 MG Metro in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D429 BVC, 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 D429 BVC registered?

D429 BVC is a 1986 MG Metro, first registered on 6 August 1986.

Is D429 BVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D429 BVC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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