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E998 YGK

1988 MG Metro

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,335 mi
Last recorded60,335 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1988 MG Metro51,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE998 YGK
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 60,335 miles

coolant leak at water pump

Fail 20 May 2019 60,333 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

coolant leak at water pump

Pass 3 May 2018 59,266 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion valance behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 59,266 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion valance behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 59,156 miles

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 59,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 57,792 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 57,609 miles

front floors welded and undersealed

wear in o/s steering

Pass 21 Jan 2014 57,409 miles

both front outer floors heavily corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2013 57,159 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 56,859 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 56,572 miles

n/s sreen washer poor

Pass 25 Jan 2010 56,285 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 56,000 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 55,656 miles

floors corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2007 54,498 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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E998 YGK 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 E998 YGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E998 YGK registered?

E998 YGK is a 1988 MG Metro, first registered on 12 February 1988.

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The MOT history for E998 YGK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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