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G280 AJT

1989 MG Metro Turbo

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,311 mi
Last recorded23,311 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 MG Metro Turbo60,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG280 AJT
MakeMG
ModelMetro Turbo
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 23,311 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 23,122 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 22,259 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 21,329 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 20,924 miles

Centre rear seat belt missing

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 19,114 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 19,114 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 18,322 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished with inner sidewalls cracking, recommend replacement very soon.

Pass 13 Sep 2006 17,544 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 17,544 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres inner sidewalls perished and cracking

Water pump noisey

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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G280 AJT is a 1989 MG Metro Turbo in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G280 AJT, 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 G280 AJT registered?

G280 AJT is a 1989 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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