MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,294 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nsr light lense cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nsr light lense cracked
Both rear tyres close to limits
General allround body rust
General underbody rust
Rear suspension steel pipes staring to rust
Slight perishing in steering coupling
How Reliable is the MG Metro?
Based on 4,136 MOT tests across 697 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F161 NLR is a 1988 MG Metro in Grey 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 51,510 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 F161 NLR, 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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How do I check the history of F161 NLR?
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What year was F161 NLR registered?
F161 NLR is a 1988 MG Metro, first registered on 27 October 1988.
Is F161 NLR safe to buy?
The MOT history for F161 NLR 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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