MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,576 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front top arm bump stops missing
Rear suspension pipes and front brake pipes showing sigs of corrosion
Signs of fuel leak in tank area however tank not leaking at time of test
Slight play in both front hyub/steering assemblies
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both front suspension top arm bump stops missing
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear suspension pipes corroding
Slight play in both front hub / steering assemblies
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the MG Metro?
Based on 4,136 MOT tests across 697 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F358 YAB is a 1988 MG Metro in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F358 YAB, 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 F358 YAB registered?
F358 YAB is a 1988 MG Metro, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is F358 YAB safe to buy?
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