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F127 KCG

1989 MG Metro

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,097 mi
Last recorded49,097 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 MG Metro55,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF127 KCG
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2008 49,097 miles

r/n/s tyre worn

r/n/s floorpan in boot corroded

f/n/s hub slight play

f/o/s hub slightly worn

r/o/s floorpan in boot corner corroded

spare tyre ex worn /cords showing

Fail 27 Sep 2008 49,097 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

f/n/s hub slight play

f/o/s hub slightly worn

r/o/s floorpan in boot corner corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2007 41,223 miles

w/screen slight damage †f/o/s hub slightly worn †f/n/s hub slight play †h/brake lever travel †n/s underfloor area corroded/small hole

Fail 14 Apr 2007 41,223 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

w/screen slight damage †f/o/s hub slightly worn †f/n/s hub slight play †h/brake lever travel †n/s underfloor area corroded/small hole

Pass 25 Jan 2006 33,964 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 33,964 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

steering shaft small splits †brake master cylinder level slightly low †w/screen slight damage †suspension slightly low †handbrake lever travel †

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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F127 KCG is a 1989 MG Metro in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 MG Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 55,904 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 F127 KCG, 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 37 years old, this MG Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F127 KCG registered?

F127 KCG is a 1989 MG Metro, first registered on 17 February 1989.

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