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F99 MBL

1988 MG Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

65,677 mi
Last recorded65,677 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 1988 MG Metro51,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF99 MBL
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 65,677 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

suspension low

Pass 2 Nov 2011 65,604 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 65,596 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 65,087 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 65,087 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 64,586 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 64,586 miles

Offside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S/R TYRES AS SERVERAL CRACKS AROUND SIDE WALLS & NEEDS ATTENTION

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2007 58,376 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 58,376 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres cracked on side walls @ need attention

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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F99 MBL is a 1988 MG Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1988 MG Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 51,510 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 F99 MBL, 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 38 years old, this MG Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F99 MBL registered?

F99 MBL is a 1988 MG Metro, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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