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F403 TRV

1989 MG Metro

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,680 mi
Last recorded38,680 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 1989 MG Metro55,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF403 TRV
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 38,680 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 38,031 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 37,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 37,516 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 38,796 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 35,924 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 34,818 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 33,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 33,202 miles

both lower ball boots missing

Pass 14 Feb 2009 32,212 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 32,210 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 31,178 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 29,924 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2006 28,794 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 28,794 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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F403 TRV is a 1989 MG Metro in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F403 TRV, 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 TRV registered?

F403 TRV is a 1989 MG Metro, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F403 TRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F403 TRV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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