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E162 RWD

1988 MG Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,413 mi
Last recorded62,413 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 MG Metro51,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE162 RWD
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 62,413 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body floor above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 61,783 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ box and joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brakes just passed the brake efficiency test

Pass 1 Sep 2023 61,299 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ rear box and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 60,563 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple leaks found (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle complete under body covered with sealant

Fail 15 Sep 2022 60,562 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple leaks found (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle complete under body covered with sealant

Pass 20 Sep 2021 60,166 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 60,166 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 60,155 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle complete under body covered with sealant

Pass 3 Sep 2020 59,621 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

complete underbody covered with sealant

Fail 3 Sep 2020 59,621 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

complete underbody covered with sealant

Pass 19 Jun 2015 59,604 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 59,567 miles

Advise underneath undersealed

Pass 20 Jun 2013 59,550 miles

body coverd in underseal unable to check for corrosion

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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E162 RWD is a 1988 MG Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1988 MG Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 51,510 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 E162 RWD, 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 38 years old, this MG Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E162 RWD registered?

E162 RWD is a 1988 MG Metro, first registered on 3 February 1988.

Is E162 RWD safe to buy?

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