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E88 CJH

1987 MG Metro

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

31,877 mi
Last recorded31,877 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 MG Metro54,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE88 CJH
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 31,877 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 29,185 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 29,105 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 29,000 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 29,000 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 29,000 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 29,000 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake at n/s dragging

Rear tyre at o/s worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2009 29,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2009 29,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 29,000 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 29,000 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 29,000 miles

offside front wheel arch is rusty.

Fail 14 Jul 2007 29,000 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

offside front wheel arch is rusty.

Pass 22 Jul 2006 29,000 miles

offside suspension slightly low. †nearside rear foot brake efficiency low.

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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E88 CJH is a 1987 MG Metro in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 E88 CJH, 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 E88 CJH registered?

E88 CJH is a 1987 MG Metro, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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The MOT history for E88 CJH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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