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F640 WPR

1989 MG Metro

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

70,222 mi
Last recorded70,222 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 1989 MG Metro55,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF640 WPR
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 70,222 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 70,222 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 67,670 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 67,656 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wiper blades split at ends

Pass 9 Dec 2009 67,641 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 64,937 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 64,934 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 61,944 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish

Pass 3 Dec 2007 61,944 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish

Pass 12 Dec 2006 603,325 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 59,237 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 59,237 miles

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

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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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F640 WPR is a 1989 MG Metro in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 F640 WPR, 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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F640 WPR is a 1989 MG Metro, first registered on 7 March 1989.

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