CarVerify

Free Car Check

E301 BFC

1988 MG Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

52,222 mi
Last recorded52,222 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 MG Metro51,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE301 BFC
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 52,222 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 51,777 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 51,259 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 50,771 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mountings both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 50,771 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 50,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 50,202 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 50,202 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 47,383 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 47,357 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 44,901 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 43,488 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 39,401 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 39,342 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 35,230 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 35,230 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 31,135 miles

both rear suspension units low, slight underbody corrosion, both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Apr 2010 31,107 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 31,084 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 31,055 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 31,036 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 31,001 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
Full MG Metro reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E301 BFC is a 1988 MG Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 E301 BFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E301 BFC?

You can check the full history of E301 BFC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E301 BFC registered?

E301 BFC is a 1988 MG Metro, first registered on 9 May 1988.

Is E301 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E301 BFC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E301 BFC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E301 BFC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.