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F403 CJW

1989 MG Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

102,938 mi
Last recorded102,938 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 1989 MG Metro55,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF403 CJW
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 102,938 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 102,938 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2015 101,718 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

all front brake pipes showing slight corrosion under protective coating

Pass 3 Jan 2015 101,718 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

all front brake pipes showing slight corrosion under protective coating

Pass 23 Apr 2013 93,060 miles

Offside front tyre badly perished

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 93,014 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2012 86,765 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 86,761 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 86,316 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small chip in zone 'a' of windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2011 86,316 miles

small chip in zone 'a' of windscreen

Pass 4 Mar 2010 85,524 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 85,524 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 84,614 miles

engine has a coolant pipe leak

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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F403 CJW is a 1989 MG Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 F403 CJW, 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 F403 CJW registered?

F403 CJW is a 1989 MG Metro, first registered on 30 June 1989.

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