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E972 MRP

1988 MG Metro Turbo

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,751 mi
Last recorded128,751 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2007
Typical for 1988 MG Metro Turbo70,907 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE972 MRP
MakeMG
ModelMetro Turbo
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2007 128,751 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 127,713 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 124,782 miles

How Reliable is the MG Metro Turbo?

Based on 1,009 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 64
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 32
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E972 MRP is a 1988 MG Metro Turbo in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 MG Metro Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 70,907 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 Turbo fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E972 MRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Metro Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 38 years old, this MG Metro Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E972 MRP registered?

E972 MRP is a 1988 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 8 March 1988.

Is E972 MRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E972 MRP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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