MOT Status
ValidMileage
62,413 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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
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))
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
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
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))
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
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
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
Advise underneath undersealed
body coverd in underseal unable to check for corrosion
How Reliable is the MG Metro?
Based on 4,136 MOT tests across 697 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for E162 RWD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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