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G334 OVA

1989 MG Metro

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,219 mi
Last recorded69,219 miles
Recorded on31 May 2008
Typical for 1989 MG Metro55,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG334 OVA
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2008 69,219 miles

advise bonnet crossmember

advise both front siderepeaters

advise exhaust hitting gearchange

advise handbrake travel

advise hc high at idle

advise lower arm to anri roll bar bushes slight play reccomend change soon

advise rear brakes could do with adjusting

advise rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 31 May 2008 69,219 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise bonnet crossmember

advise both front siderepeaters

advise exhaust hitting gearchange

advise handbrake travel

advise hc high at idle

advise lower arm to anri roll bar bushes slight play reccomend change soon

advise rear brakes could do with adjusting

advise rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Aug 2005 60,079 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 60,079 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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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G334 OVA is a 1989 MG Metro in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G334 OVA, 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 G334 OVA registered?

G334 OVA is a 1989 MG Metro, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G334 OVA safe to buy?

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