MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,413 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s rear tyre wall starting to crack but no cords showing 185/55/13
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s rear tyre wall starting to crack but no cords showing 185/55/13
some under body corrosion but all apears sound
Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)
Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
servce brake performance only just met requirments 58% rear brake readings low
steering coupling starting to crack
How Reliable is the MG Metro?
Based on 4,136 MOT tests across 697 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G428 LEA is a 1989 MG Metro in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 G428 LEA, 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 G428 LEA registered?
G428 LEA is a 1989 MG Metro, first registered on 30 August 1989.
Is G428 LEA safe to buy?
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