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FBW 374Y

1983 MG Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,970 mi
Last recorded84,970 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1983 MG Metro64,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBW 374Y
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 84,970 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2019 84,970 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 84,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 84,841 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 84,744 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight corrosion to O/S/F underwing not within prescribed area

Fail 13 Mar 2017 84,737 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight corrosion to O/S/F underwing not within prescribed area

Pass 8 Oct 2015 84,706 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 84,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 82,077 miles

hcs high at tickover

Fail 2 Oct 2014 82,072 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

hcs high at tickover

n/s/f suspension leaking?

rear suspension strap locking device missing n/s & o/s

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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FBW 374Y is a 1983 MG Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 MG Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 64,590 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 FBW 374Y, 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 43 years old, this MG Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FBW 374Y registered?

FBW 374Y is a 1983 MG Metro, first registered on 3 March 1983.

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