MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,255 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear tyre badly cracking on edge of tread
both front inner wheelarches corroded
both front wiper blades worn
both sides front track control arm washers worn
oil leak from rocker cover
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside front inner tyre tread
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
offside front inner tyre tread
both sides front compliance washers worn
all 4 tyres have age related cracks
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all 4 tyres have age related cracks
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre perished
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre perished
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front & Nearside Rear Wheel Trims Missing, Surface Corrosion @ Rear Cross Box Section.
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Wheel Trim Missing,Offside & Nearside Headlamp Aims On Lower Limit
How Reliable is the MG Metro?
Based on 4,136 MOT tests across 697 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G197 WBK is a 1989 MG Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 G197 WBK, 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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What year was G197 WBK registered?
G197 WBK is a 1989 MG Metro, first registered on 24 August 1989.
Is G197 WBK safe to buy?
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