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F168 WEG

1988 MG Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,646 mi
Last recorded58,646 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1988 MG Metro51,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF168 WEG
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 58,646 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 58,281 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 57,410 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 56,749 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 56,055 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 56,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 55,128 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 53,995 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 53,994 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 52,312 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 51,088 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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F168 WEG is a 1988 MG Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F168 WEG, 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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What year was F168 WEG registered?

F168 WEG is a 1988 MG Metro, first registered on 12 August 1988.

Is F168 WEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F168 WEG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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