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E302 YJL

1987 MG Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,588 mi
Last recorded36,588 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 MG Metro54,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE302 YJL
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2026 36,588 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front manifold and rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 35,899 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 35,822 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 35,811 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 35,775 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 35,747 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 35,747 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 35,717 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 35,616 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 35,605 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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E302 YJL is a 1987 MG Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E302 YJL, 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 E302 YJL registered?

E302 YJL is a 1987 MG Metro, first registered on 3 August 1987.

Is E302 YJL safe to buy?

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