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F482 EBW

1988 MG Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

63,680 mi
Last recorded63,680 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 MG Metro51,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF482 EBW
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 63,680 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 63,390 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 63,003 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 58,962 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 57,335 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 55,450 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underseal applied heavily to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Jun 2019 55,399 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 55,314 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 55,312 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2017 55,143 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 53,121 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 50,582 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 47,654 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 45,624 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 45,623 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 32,764 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 26,420 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 23,132 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 22,385 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 22,380 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 22,339 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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F482 EBW is a 1988 MG Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 F482 EBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F482 EBW registered?

F482 EBW is a 1988 MG Metro, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F482 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F482 EBW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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