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F269 TFL

1988 MG Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

75,103 mi
Last recorded75,103 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 MG Metro51,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF269 TFL
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 75,103 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 74,195 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 73,569 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 72,376 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 71,522 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 71,337 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 70,546 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 69,021 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 67,968 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 67,008 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 66,743 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 66,730 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

slight corrossion in outer sills

Fail 15 Jul 2011 65,723 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 65,723 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 64,334 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 62,816 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 60,715 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 58,091 miles

rear suspension pipes rusty

slight play both rear radius arm bushes

Pass 17 Jul 2006 56,373 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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F269 TFL is a 1988 MG Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 F269 TFL, 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 F269 TFL registered?

F269 TFL is a 1988 MG Metro, first registered on 2 August 1988.

Is F269 TFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F269 TFL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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