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E511 VKA

1987 MG Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,651 mi
Last recorded130,651 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 1987 MG Metro54,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE511 VKA
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 130,651 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 130,463 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 130,340 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 130,186 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 129,526 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 129,525 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 128,893 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 128,893 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 128,523 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 128,513 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 127,550 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 127,549 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 124,569 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 120,136 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 120,135 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 114,118 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 110,138 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 110,130 miles

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 106,309 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
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E511 VKA is a 1987 MG Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 E511 VKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E511 VKA registered?

E511 VKA is a 1987 MG Metro, first registered on 25 August 1987.

Is E511 VKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E511 VKA shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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