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F982 XOK

1988 MG Metro Turbo

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

68,481 mi
Last recorded68,481 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 1988 MG Metro Turbo70,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF982 XOK
MakeMG
ModelMetro Turbo
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 68,481 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 68,269 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 67,977 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 67,605 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 67,373 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 67,285 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 66,899 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 66,899 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 66,609 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 66,609 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 65,469 miles

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

undersealed front to rear

Pass 25 Mar 2014 65,469 miles

undersealed front to rear

Fail 18 Aug 2010 65,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 63,886 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 63,846 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2008 62,751 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 62,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 61,592 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 61,591 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Dec 2006 61,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 60,844 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 60,800 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the MG Metro Turbo?

Based on 1,009 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 64
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 32
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F982 XOK is a 1988 MG Metro Turbo in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 F982 XOK, 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 F982 XOK registered?

F982 XOK is a 1988 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 8 September 1988.

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