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G353 POD

1989 MG Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

66,386 mi
Last recorded66,386 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 MG Metro55,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG353 POD
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 66,386 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 66,386 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. OSF 165/60 13 NSF 155/65 13 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 65,217 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 63,930 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 61,728 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 59,397 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 58,523 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 55,749 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 52,167 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 49,491 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 49,487 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 46,804 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 42,035 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 39,923 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 38,236 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 37,976 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 37,889 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 37,697 miles

both front wiper blades split

offside front bumper loose

Pass 31 Jul 2009 37,106 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 37,106 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 36,815 miles

n\s\r tyre perished

Fail 5 Aug 2008 36,813 miles

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

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

engine has a coolant leak

n\s\r tyre perished

Pass 1 Aug 2007 36,472 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 35,968 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 35,303 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 35,301 miles

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

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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G353 POD is a 1989 MG Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 G353 POD, 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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G353 POD is a 1989 MG Metro, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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