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F992 GWA

1989 MG Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

80,603 mi
Last recorded80,603 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2006
Typical for 1989 MG Metro55,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF992 GWA
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2006 80,603 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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F992 GWA is a 1989 MG Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 F992 GWA, 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 F992 GWA registered?

F992 GWA is a 1989 MG Metro, first registered on 30 April 1989.

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