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F774 SHY

1989 MG Metro

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,488 mi
Last recorded62,488 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1989 MG Metro55,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF774 SHY
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2009 62,488 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

general light corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2008 61,094 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 56,496 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 56,496 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 51,765 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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F774 SHY is a 1989 MG Metro in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F774 SHY, 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 F774 SHY registered?

F774 SHY is a 1989 MG Metro, first registered on 10 May 1989.

Is F774 SHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F774 SHY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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