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E874 KUY

1988 MG Metro

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

45,157 mi
Last recorded45,157 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 1988 MG Metro51,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE874 KUY
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 45,157 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear within prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 45,420 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on edges

Oil leak slight ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake application slightly uneven during rate of increase and decrease

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion within prescribed areas (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 45,420 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on edges

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion within prescribed areas (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 44,927 miles

Fuel cap washer / seal deteriorating

Offside Front Driver seat has slight movement

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Sill slightly corroding

Oil leak Slight ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 44,927 miles

Fuel cap washer / seal deteriorating

Offside Front Driver seat has slight movement

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Sill slightly corroding

Oil leak Slight ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 44,932 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 44,818 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 44,706 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 44,617 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 44,617 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 44,450 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 44,114 miles

Front wiper blades needed.

Near side rear outer sill showing surface rust.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Surface rust to near side front inner wing area.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 43,868 miles

Exhuast system showing surface rust.

Light surface rust to near side and off side front floors.

Near side inner wing under arch showing surface rust.

Rear exhaust rubber hanger cracking.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 43,685 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 43,655 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 43,624 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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E874 KUY is a 1988 MG Metro in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 E874 KUY, 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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E874 KUY is a 1988 MG Metro, first registered on 31 March 1988.

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