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G197 WBK

1989 MG Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

51,255 mi
Last recorded51,255 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 MG Metro55,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG197 WBK
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 51,255 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 50,780 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 49,859 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 49,802 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2014 48,575 miles

offside front inner tyre tread

Fail 9 May 2014 48,550 miles

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

offside front inner tyre tread

Pass 3 May 2013 45,627 miles

both sides front compliance washers worn

Pass 13 Apr 2012 45,363 miles

all 4 tyres have age related cracks

Fail 12 Apr 2012 45,363 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 42,827 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 24 Nov 2009 42,827 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 41,259 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 41,220 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 38,974 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 38,974 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 38,278 miles

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 38,107 miles

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.

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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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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G197 WBK is a 1989 MG Metro, first registered on 24 August 1989.

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