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G355 URV

1989 MG Metro Turbo

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,780 mi
Last recorded83,780 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1989 MG Metro Turbo60,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG355 URV
MakeMG
ModelMetro Turbo
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 23 May 2017 83,780 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 80,130 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Advise attention/replacement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyre sidewalls slightly cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2013 79,602 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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G355 URV is a 1989 MG Metro Turbo in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G355 URV, 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 G355 URV registered?

G355 URV is a 1989 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 17 August 1989.

Is G355 URV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G355 URV shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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