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F181 LGW

1989 MG Metro Turbo

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,903 mi
Last recorded46,903 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 1989 MG Metro Turbo60,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF181 LGW
MakeMG
ModelMetro Turbo
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 46,903 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 46,888 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 46,850 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 46,825 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 46,716 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 46,482 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 46,482 miles

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

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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F181 LGW is a 1989 MG Metro Turbo in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 MG Metro Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 60,457 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F181 LGW, 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 37 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 F181 LGW registered?

F181 LGW is a 1989 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is F181 LGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F181 LGW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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