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E72 HPD

1988 MG Metro

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

41,810 mi
Last recorded41,810 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1988 MG Metro51,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE72 HPD
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 41,810 miles

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 18 May 2009 41,810 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 31 May 2008 39,784 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both sides rear arches rusty

rear valance rusty

Fail 31 May 2008 39,784 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both sides rear arches rusty

rear valance rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2007 37,112 miles

o/s rear inner wheel arch within 30cm of seatbelt mount corroded very close to excessive

Fail 5 Mar 2007 37,111 miles

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

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

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

heavy corrosion to inside of o/s rear wheel arch inside seatbelt prescribed area close to excessive

heavy corrosion to o/s and n/s centre floors

Pass 13 Mar 2006 43,570 miles

corrosion to o/s and n/s floors to inner sills

heavy corrosion to o/s rear inner wheel arch around fuel filler neck within 30cm of seat belt mount but not yet excessive

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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E72 HPD is a 1988 MG Metro in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E72 HPD, 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 E72 HPD registered?

E72 HPD is a 1988 MG Metro, first registered on 10 March 1988.

Is E72 HPD safe to buy?

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