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G119 OMW

1989 MG Metro Turbo

Green Diesel 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,348 mi
Last recorded44,348 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1989 MG Metro Turbo60,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG119 OMW
MakeMG
ModelMetro Turbo
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2016 44,348 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

underseal applied

Pass 9 Oct 2010 438,762 miles

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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G119 OMW is a 1989 MG Metro Turbo in Green with a 1,275cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 MG Metro Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 60,457 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 Turbo fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G119 OMW, 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 37 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 G119 OMW registered?

G119 OMW is a 1989 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 30 October 1989.

Is G119 OMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G119 OMW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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