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D918 XFG

1987 MG Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,813 mi
Last recorded97,813 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1987 MG Metro54,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD918 XFG
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 97,813 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 97,802 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 97,188 miles

Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 96,811 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 96,811 miles

Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 95,999 miles

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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D918 XFG is a 1987 MG Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D918 XFG, 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 D918 XFG registered?

D918 XFG is a 1987 MG Metro, first registered on 28 May 1987.

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