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F518 GKM

1989 MG Metro

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,573 mi
Last recorded49,573 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 MG Metro55,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF518 GKM
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 49,573 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 48,539 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 48,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre perishing

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 21 May 2015 48,187 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre perishing

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 May 2014 47,919 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 May 2013 47,579 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 14 May 2012 47,037 miles

Fuel cap seal perished but still sealing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside & nearside rear tyres perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 May 2012 47,037 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel cap seal perished but still sealing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside & nearside rear tyres perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 46,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 45,670 miles

nearside floor pan just starting to rust

Fail 7 Jun 2010 45,669 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front suspension low will require attention soon

nearside floor pan just starting to rust

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 28 May 2009 45,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 44,506 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 44,032 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 43,521 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 43,521 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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F518 GKM is a 1989 MG Metro in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 F518 GKM, 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 F518 GKM registered?

F518 GKM is a 1989 MG Metro, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is F518 GKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F518 GKM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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