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F819 FYD

1989 MG Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,904 mi
Last recorded55,904 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 MG Metro55,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF819 FYD
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 55,904 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 55,904 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 55,904 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail wood in arm support (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust manifold slight blow

long foot brake travel

Pass 27 Jun 2016 55,697 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 55,697 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 52,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2014 45,789 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 42,947 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stress cracking in offside driveshaft outer CVJ gaiter.

Pass 24 May 2013 42,947 miles

Stress cracking in offside driveshaft outer CVJ gaiter.

Pass 29 May 2012 42,218 miles

Advise hydragas suspension pump-up to correct ride height.

Littlle clearance between exhaust pipe and fuel tank.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside screenwasher very weak, but adequate water supply from offside.

Some stress cracking in offside driveshaft outer CVJ gaiter.

Fail 29 May 2012 42,218 miles

Advise hydragas suspension pump-up to correct ride height.

Littlle clearance between exhaust pipe and fuel tank.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside screenwasher very weak, but adequate water supply from offside.

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Some stress cracking in offside driveshaft outer CVJ gaiter.

Fail 23 Jul 2008 42,216 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 42,216 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 32,192 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 30,753 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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F819 FYD is a 1989 MG Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F819 FYD, 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 F819 FYD registered?

F819 FYD is a 1989 MG Metro, first registered on 10 April 1989.

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