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F619 TTR

1989 MG Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,143 mi
Last recorded41,143 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 MG Metro55,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF619 TTR
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 41,143 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 41,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 41,133 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 41,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 41,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 41,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 41,093 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 41,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 40,865 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 40,865 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 40,743 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 40,743 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 40,472 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 40,471 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 39,645 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing will soon require attention

Pass 28 Apr 2012 863,110 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2008 35,652 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 35,652 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 35,320 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 34,957 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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F619 TTR is a 1989 MG Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F619 TTR, 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 F619 TTR registered?

F619 TTR is a 1989 MG Metro, first registered on 30 June 1989.

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