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F644 MRX

1988 MG Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,156 mi
Last recorded84,156 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2011
Typical for 1988 MG Metro51,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF644 MRX
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2011 84,156 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r outer sill area has filler presant

Pass 9 Jul 2010 82,010 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 81,985 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 80,778 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 80,778 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 79,641 miles

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

slight lift in n/s/r suspension

Pass 13 Jul 2007 78,326 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 78,326 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 76,672 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 76,672 miles

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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F644 MRX is a 1988 MG Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F644 MRX, 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.

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What year was F644 MRX registered?

F644 MRX is a 1988 MG Metro, first registered on 14 September 1988.

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