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F760 LBL

1988 MG Metro

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,843 mi
Last recorded88,843 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 1988 MG Metro51,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF760 LBL
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 88,843 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 88,841 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 88,698 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 88,660 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 88,624 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 88,602 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 88,602 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 88,141 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2014 88,110 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2013 88,064 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2012 88,026 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 87,390 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 86,449 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play in front hub.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 85,108 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 85,102 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 83,380 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 80,706 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 78,248 miles

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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F760 LBL is a 1988 MG Metro in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 F760 LBL, 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 F760 LBL registered?

F760 LBL is a 1988 MG Metro, first registered on 18 August 1988.

Is F760 LBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F760 LBL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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