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G184 HFR

1989 MG Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,900 mi
Last recorded89,900 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1989 MG Metro55,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG184 HFR
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 89,900 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 87,909 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 87,710 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 87,458 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 86,374 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 84,806 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2014 80,266 miles

Corrosion to chassis in various places

Engine running very weak, requires adjustment

Play in nearside front upper suspension arm ball-joint

brake fluid level low

Fail 21 Nov 2014 80,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Corrosion to chassis in various places

Engine running very weak, requires adjustment

Play in nearside front upper suspension arm ball-joint

brake fluid level low

Pass 2 Dec 2013 75,393 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 30 Nov 2013 75,349 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 30 Nov 2012 72,554 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in front seats to rails but not excessive

brake warning lamp on (pads)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

tyre size differant axle to axle

various corrosion but not excessive

Fail 24 Nov 2012 72,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in front seats to rails but not excessive

brake warning lamp on (pads)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

tyre size differant axle to axle

various corrosion but not excessive

Pass 26 Nov 2011 63,757 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 63,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Cuts in nearside front tyre not exposing inner ply/cords

Pass 19 Nov 2010 55,801 miles

Coolant leak

front n/plate

Fail 12 Nov 2010 55,722 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

front n/plate

n/s/f tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2009 48,375 miles

Parking brake just pass at 17%.

Service brake just pass at 50%.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 42,568 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 36,815 miles

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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G184 HFR is a 1989 MG Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1989 MG Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 55,904 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G184 HFR, 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 37 years old, this MG Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G184 HFR is a 1989 MG Metro, first registered on 2 October 1989.

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