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F55 BKP

1988 MG Metro

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,227 mi
Last recorded53,227 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1988 MG Metro51,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF55 BKP
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2008 53,227 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 53,192 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 51,909 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 48,453 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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F55 BKP is a 1988 MG Metro in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F55 BKP, 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 F55 BKP registered?

F55 BKP is a 1988 MG Metro, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F55 BKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F55 BKP shows 4 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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