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F192 ENF

1988 MG Metro

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,206 mi
Last recorded53,206 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1988 MG Metro51,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF192 ENF
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 53,206 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 51,233 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 49,140 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 46,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear suspension pipes coroded

rear valance corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 13 Jun 2016 46,649 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing rear of headlamp (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing close to subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing along top (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing close to subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing close to subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section at front (2.4.A.3)

rear suspension pipes coroded

rear valance corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 18 May 2015 46,552 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 44,166 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 44,138 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 43,757 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 43,633 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 42,458 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 41,303 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 41,303 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 39,979 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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F192 ENF is a 1988 MG Metro in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 F192 ENF, 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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F192 ENF is a 1988 MG Metro, first registered on 19 August 1988.

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