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F532 YOV

1988 MG Metro Turbo

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,816 mi
Last recorded40,816 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 1988 MG Metro Turbo70,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF532 YOV
MakeMG
ModelMetro Turbo
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 40,816 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 40,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 40,688 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre spliting

n/s/r tyre spliting perished

How Reliable is the MG Metro Turbo?

Based on 1,009 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 64
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 32
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F532 YOV is a 1988 MG Metro Turbo in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 MG Metro Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 70,907 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 Turbo fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F532 YOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Metro Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 38 years old, this MG Metro Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F532 YOV registered?

F532 YOV is a 1988 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 15 December 1988.

Is F532 YOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F532 YOV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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