MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,781 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
corrosion in n/s & o/s rear valance
crack in w/screen on n/s
front no plate discoloured
n/d door mirror missing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
corrosion in o/s/r outer valance & boot floor
front no plate delaminating
slight play in o/s/f wheelbearing
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
corrosion in o/s/r valance
screen cracked on n/s edge
How Reliable is the MG Metro?
Based on 4,136 MOT tests across 697 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F964 SGM is a 1989 MG Metro in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.
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 F964 SGM, 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 F964 SGM registered?
F964 SGM is a 1989 MG Metro, first registered on 11 April 1989.
Is F964 SGM safe to buy?
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