MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,873 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4) DANGEROUS
0/s/f lower swivel cover split.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the MG Metro?
Based on 4,136 MOT tests across 697 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F287 JCD is a 1988 MG Metro in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 F287 JCD, 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 F287 JCD registered?
F287 JCD is a 1988 MG Metro, first registered on 4 November 1988.
Is F287 JCD safe to buy?
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