MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,922 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
exhaust rusty
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the MG Metro Turbo?
Based on 1,009 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F87 HWV is a 1988 MG Metro Turbo in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1988 MG Metro Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 70,907 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 Turbo fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F87 HWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Metro Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 38 years old, this MG Metro Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F87 HWV registered?
F87 HWV is a 1988 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 31 August 1988.
Is F87 HWV safe to buy?
The MOT history for F87 HWV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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