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F624 MPJ

1988 MG Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,450 mi
Last recorded63,450 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2005
Typical for 1988 MG Metro51,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF624 MPJ
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2005 63,450 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 63,435 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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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F624 MPJ is a 1988 MG Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F624 MPJ, 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 F624 MPJ registered?

F624 MPJ is a 1988 MG Metro, first registered on 1 September 1988.

Is F624 MPJ safe to buy?

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