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G239 EOM

1989 MG Metro

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,714 mi
Last recorded65,714 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1989 MG Metro55,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG239 EOM
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2008 65,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

front tyres cracking on side walls

noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Oct 2007 61,760 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 61,760 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 58,434 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 55,077 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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G239 EOM is a 1989 MG Metro in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G239 EOM, 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 G239 EOM registered?

G239 EOM is a 1989 MG Metro, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G239 EOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G239 EOM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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