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F722 DBA

1988 MG Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,249 mi
Last recorded48,249 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 MG Metro51,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF722 DBA
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 48,249 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 48,007 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 47,964 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/rusty on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Reversing lamps not working pre 1st September 2009

Fail 17 Jul 2024 47,964 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/rusty on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Reversing lamps not working pre 1st September 2009

Pass 15 Jun 2023 47,868 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes slight imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reversing lamp not working pre sept 2009

Fail 15 Jun 2023 47,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension system inoperative suspension on bump stops as fluid low (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes slight imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reversing lamp not working pre sept 2009

Pass 1 Sep 2021 47,674 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 47,301 miles

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

O/S/R wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 4 May 2007 47,301 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

O/S/R wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 8 May 2006 46,828 miles
Pass 9 May 2005 46,237 miles
Fail 9 May 2005 46,237 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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F722 DBA is a 1988 MG Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F722 DBA, 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 F722 DBA registered?

F722 DBA is a 1988 MG Metro, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F722 DBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F722 DBA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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