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F767 XUY

1989 MG Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,292 mi
Last recorded76,292 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 MG Metro55,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF767 XUY
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 76,292 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 73,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 69,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre is low on the edges

Fail 5 Sep 2023 69,907 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre is low on the edges

Pass 8 Sep 2022 66,894 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 66,894 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 63,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 61,371 miles

nearside rear suspension slight loss of damping effect

Fail 4 Sep 2020 61,333 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 59,027 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 59,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play close to excessive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 55,699 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front exhaust clamp missing [exhaust to gearbox]

Pass 6 Nov 2017 54,613 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 54,611 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 54,589 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 53,773 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 53,194 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 52,540 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 52,515 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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F767 XUY is a 1989 MG Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1989 MG Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 55,904 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 F767 XUY, 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 37 years old, this MG Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F767 XUY registered?

F767 XUY is a 1989 MG Metro, first registered on 22 June 1989.

Is F767 XUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F767 XUY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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