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F295 XHG

1989 MG Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,588 mi
Last recorded68,588 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 MG Metro55,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF295 XHG
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2008 68,588 miles

front no plate cracked.

n/side front suspension lower ball joint dust cover split.

rear wiper blade worn (not part of test).

small chip to front windscreen o/side.

Fail 19 Aug 2008 68,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front no plate cracked.

n/side front suspension lower ball joint dust cover split.

rear wiper blade worn (not part of test).

small chip to front windscreen o/side.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 66,769 miles

aux drive belt trapped in side rear n/side wheel.

brake fluid level at minimum.

chip to front o/side windscreen (outside zone a ).

n/side * o/side front wiper blades worn.

n/side front lower suspension ball joint dust cover split.

n/side front tyre worn on inner edge.

n/side rear tyre worn on inner & outer edges.

o/side front tyre worn on on inner edge.

spare tyre deflated & has side wall damage.

stone damage to front o/side headlight.

Pass 2 Aug 2006 65,052 miles

n/side front suspension bump stop missing.

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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F295 XHG is a 1989 MG Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 MG Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 55,904 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 F295 XHG, 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 37 years old, this MG Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F295 XHG registered?

F295 XHG is a 1989 MG Metro, first registered on 10 February 1989.

Is F295 XHG safe to buy?

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