MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,059 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
battery insecure
offside rear wheel box starting to corroed
slight wear in nearside rear radias arm bearing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
How Reliable is the MG Metro?
Based on 4,136 MOT tests across 697 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D56 ADF is a 1986 MG Metro in Red with a 1,275cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 D56 ADF, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of D56 ADF?
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What year was D56 ADF registered?
D56 ADF is a 1986 MG Metro, first registered on 28 August 1986.
Is D56 ADF safe to buy?
The MOT history for D56 ADF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does D56 ADF have outstanding finance?
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