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F743 CJW

1989 MG Metro Turbo

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

67,028 mi
Last recorded67,028 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 MG Metro Turbo60,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF743 CJW
MakeMG
ModelMetro Turbo
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 67,028 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 66,723 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 66,545 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 66,545 miles

Fuel system component leaking filler neck breather pipe broken/missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 66,302 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 66,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 65,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 65,586 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 65,276 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 65,042 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 65,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 64,719 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 64,639 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 64,570 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 64,361 miles

n/s/f inner wheel arch slight corrosion

Fail 5 May 2011 64,361 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f inner wheel arch slight corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2010 64,237 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 64,237 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 64,113 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 64,113 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 63,858 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 63,641 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 63,314 miles

How Reliable is the MG Metro Turbo?

Based on 1,009 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 64
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 32
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F743 CJW is a 1989 MG Metro Turbo in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1989 MG Metro Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 60,457 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Metro Turbo fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F743 CJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Metro Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 37 years old, this MG Metro Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F743 CJW registered?

F743 CJW is a 1989 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 17 May 1989.

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