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D922 YAB

1986 MG Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,899 mi
Last recorded118,899 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 1986 MG Metro53,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD922 YAB
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 118,899 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 118,392 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2016 117,992 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 116,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak?

Pass 11 Mar 2015 116,994 miles

oil leak?

Fail 10 Mar 2014 116,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2014 116,638 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2013 114,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 112,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/door mirror inscurer

n/s/f & o/s/f cornor plastic moulding inscurer

reversing light not working

signs of accident damage on front panel?

Fail 31 Jan 2012 112,162 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/door mirror inscurer

n/s/f & o/s/f cornor plastic moulding inscurer

reversing light not working

Fail 22 Aug 2011 112,118 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 110,949 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

reverse lights n/w,

Pass 3 Jun 2009 110,259 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s rear h/brake slightly binding on!

Pass 11 Apr 2008 107,111 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear fog light repaired on site[not working] water getting into light!!

Pass 6 Feb 2007 105,684 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 105,684 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

reverse lights n/w

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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D922 YAB is a 1986 MG Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 D922 YAB, 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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D922 YAB is a 1986 MG Metro, first registered on 27 September 1986.

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