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F727 WPW

1988 MG Metro

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,393 mi
Last recorded55,393 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2007
Typical for 1988 MG Metro51,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF727 WPW
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2007 55,393 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 55,393 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 52,335 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

front suspension high

n/s rear inner wing rusted

rear suspension low

Fail 13 Nov 2006 52,335 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

front suspension high

n/s rear inner wing rusted

rear suspension low

Fail 30 Nov 2005 51,789 miles

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 51,789 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.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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F727 WPW is a 1988 MG Metro in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F727 WPW, 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 F727 WPW registered?

F727 WPW is a 1988 MG Metro, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F727 WPW safe to buy?

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