CarVerify

Free Car Check

FNC 543Y

1983 MG Metro

Silver Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

76,037 mi
Last recorded76,037 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1983 MG Metro64,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNC 543Y
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2009 76,037 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

ADVISE FILLA IS PRESENT AT ALL UNDERBODY AREAS

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 18 Jul 2008 74,009 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 74,004 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2007 73,659 miles

bad oil leaks,. †rear tail gate struts worn. †all floors,chassis rails,jacking points,front and rear subframes and mountains starting to corrode. †inner wings starting to corrode. †outer body panels in poor condition

slight blue smoke emmitted. †slight play in n/s rack arm

Fail 2 May 2007 73,659 miles

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

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

bad oil leaks,. †rear tail gate struts worn. †all floors,chassis rails,jacking points,front and rear subframes and mountains starting to corrode. †inner wings starting to corrode. †outer body panels in poor condition

slight blue smoke emmitted. †slight play in n/s rack arm

Pass 26 Apr 2006 72,543 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 72,543 miles

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

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

boot struts defective

front and rear subframes starting to corrode

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

unable to check all floor panels due to excessive underseal

under floors and chassis rails starting to corrode

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
Full MG Metro reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FNC 543Y is a 1983 MG Metro in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 FNC 543Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FNC 543Y?

You can check the full history of FNC 543Y by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FNC 543Y registered?

FNC 543Y is a 1983 MG Metro, first registered on 17 May 1983.

Is FNC 543Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNC 543Y shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FNC 543Y have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FNC 543Y. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.