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E781 JPD

1988 MG Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,841 mi
Last recorded46,841 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 1988 MG Metro51,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE781 JPD
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 46,841 miles

roll cage and race seat belts fitted

suspension lowered

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

no bumpers fitted

no rear seats fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 46,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

no bumpers fitted

no rear seats fitted

roll cage and race seat belts fitted

suspension lowered

Fail 5 Apr 2016 46,828 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength back of sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

no bumpers fitted

no rear seats fitted

roll cage and race seat belts fitted

suspension lowered

Pass 11 Nov 2011 46,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 46,828 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 46,828 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 46,828 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 46,828 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 23,498 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 23,492 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2005 61,174 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 61,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

H-C's 1175 parts per million.

Oil filter supply pipe has serious leak.

vehicle has a DVLA damage marker.

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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E781 JPD is a 1988 MG Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E781 JPD, 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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E781 JPD is a 1988 MG Metro, first registered on 3 June 1988.

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