MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,400 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
floor starting to rust at frount and rear.
How Reliable is the MG Metro?
Based on 4,136 MOT tests across 697 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D579 GAV is a 1987 MG Metro in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 D579 GAV, 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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What year was D579 GAV registered?
D579 GAV is a 1987 MG Metro, first registered on 27 May 1987.
Is D579 GAV safe to buy?
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Does D579 GAV have outstanding finance?
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