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G275 EOE

1989 MG Metro

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

47,720 mi
Last recorded47,720 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 1989 MG Metro55,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG275 EOE
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 47,720 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 47,720 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 47,662 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Sep 2021 47,655 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside dorr arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 May 2019 47,642 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component fouling wheel hits body on full lock (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside outer body sill has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside outer body sill has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 47,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle hitting inner wing (5.2.3 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

corrosion found nearside door step

Pass 5 Jan 2017 46,922 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 46,906 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 46,649 miles

suspension low all round

Fail 9 Oct 2015 46,649 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

suspension low all round

Fail 5 Jan 2013 46,644 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Handbrake long

Pass 8 Feb 2010 45,198 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 54,192 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 41,827 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 37,925 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 37,923 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 34,619 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 34,619 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 29,097 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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G275 EOE is a 1989 MG Metro in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 G275 EOE, 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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G275 EOE is a 1989 MG Metro, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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