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F182 ADH

1988 MG Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,530 mi
Last recorded68,530 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 MG Metro51,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF182 ADH
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 68,530 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 67,022 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 65,302 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 64,045 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 61,654 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 59,404 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 58,335 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 56,486 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 55,206 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 54,066 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 52,814 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 51,724 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 49,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 49,221 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 48,116 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 48,104 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 46,952 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F182 ADH is a 1988 MG Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 F182 ADH, 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 F182 ADH registered?

F182 ADH is a 1988 MG Metro, first registered on 26 August 1988.

Is F182 ADH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F182 ADH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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