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F753 UBD

1988 MG Metro Turbo

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,814 mi
Last recorded88,814 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 1988 MG Metro Turbo70,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF753 UBD
MakeMG
ModelMetro Turbo
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 88,814 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 88,799 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

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

oil leak

vehicle underside has a number of lightly corroded areas non excessive

Fail 31 Mar 2016 88,799 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front outer sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

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

oil leak

vehicle underside has a number of lightly corroded areas non excessive

Pass 14 Sep 2015 88,793 miles

vehicle underside has a number of slightly corroded areas

Fail 11 Sep 2015 88,786 miles

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

vehicle underside has a number of slightly corroded areas

Pass 1 Sep 2014 88,109 miles

o/s/f outer sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a perscribed area

Fail 28 Aug 2014 88,103 miles

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

o/s/f outer sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a perscribed area

Pass 30 Aug 2013 87,516 miles

offside sill corroded into a hole but not in a perscribed area

Fail 16 Aug 2013 87,506 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Oil leak

offside sill corroded into a hole but not in a perscribed area

Pass 16 Aug 2012 85,790 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 85,788 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear suspension low

Pass 30 Jun 2011 84,341 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 83,287 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 81,878 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 80,589 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 78,769 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 76,142 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 76,142 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 76,142 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 76,142 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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F753 UBD is a 1988 MG Metro Turbo in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1988 MG Metro Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 70,907 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 Turbo fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F753 UBD, 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 38 years old, this MG Metro Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F753 UBD is a 1988 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 30 August 1988.

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