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F678 EEG

1989 MG Metro

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,922 mi
Last recorded93,922 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2006
Typical for 1989 MG Metro55,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF678 EEG
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2006 93,922 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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F678 EEG is a 1989 MG Metro in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F678 EEG, 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 F678 EEG registered?

F678 EEG is a 1989 MG Metro, first registered on 12 May 1989.

Is F678 EEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F678 EEG shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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