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G189 YDU

1989 MG Metro Turbo

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,967 mi
Last recorded73,967 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 1989 MG Metro Turbo60,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG189 YDU
MakeMG
ModelMetro Turbo
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 73,967 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 68,967 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 68,961 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside susdpension lower than offside

Pass 10 Jul 2012 63,732 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 63,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2007 61,404 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 61,404 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 59,291 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 59,291 miles

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

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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G189 YDU is a 1989 MG Metro Turbo in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G189 YDU, 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 G189 YDU registered?

G189 YDU is a 1989 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 19 December 1989.

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