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E469 BUD

1988 MG Metro Turbo

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,299 mi
Last recorded19,299 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 MG Metro Turbo70,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE469 BUD
MakeMG
ModelMetro Turbo
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 19,299 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 17,360 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 15,202 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 12,684 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 10,097 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 10,097 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 9,814 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 9,731 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre walls deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2011 104,156 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 May 2010 104,135 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 104,135 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 May 2009 104,118 miles

front and rear no plates marked but visible

n/s front tyre low on tread

Fail 28 May 2009 104,118 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear no plates marked but visible

n/s front tyre low on tread

Pass 22 May 2008 104,101 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 104,082 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 104,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 104,063 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 104,063 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Upper Steering column deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

How Reliable is the MG Metro Turbo?

Based on 1,009 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 64
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 32
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E469 BUD is a 1988 MG Metro Turbo in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 MG Metro Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 70,907 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Metro Turbo fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E469 BUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Metro Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 38 years old, this MG Metro Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E469 BUD is a 1988 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 3 June 1988.

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