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F818 YVP

1989 MG Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,339 mi
Last recorded55,339 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1989 MG Metro55,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF818 YVP
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 55,339 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

has corrosion to O/S/F lower wing and lower wheel arch.

Fail 9 Nov 2011 55,339 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

has corrosion to O/S/F lower wing and lower wheel arch.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 53,414 miles

Both front inner wings are corroded

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 53,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front inner wings are corroded

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 51,599 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 49,730 miles

Both rear sills are corroded but not effecting the strength of the vehicle even though corrosion is within 30cm of a suspension component.

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 48,039 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 46,093 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 46,017 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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F818 YVP is a 1989 MG Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F818 YVP, 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 F818 YVP registered?

F818 YVP is a 1989 MG Metro, first registered on 24 January 1989.

Is F818 YVP safe to buy?

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