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G117 XBK

1990 MG Metro Turbo

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,662 mi
Last recorded61,662 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG117 XBK
MakeMG
ModelMetro Turbo
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 61,662 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 61,390 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2010 62,431 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 62,431 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 61,800 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 61,800 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G117 XBK is a 1990 MG Metro Turbo in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G117 XBK, 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 36 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 G117 XBK registered?

G117 XBK is a 1990 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 26 January 1990.

Is G117 XBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G117 XBK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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