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G433 OGW

1989 MG Metro Turbo

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

83,774 mi
Last recorded83,774 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 1989 MG Metro Turbo60,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG433 OGW
MakeMG
ModelMetro Turbo
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 83,774 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Low effort to both rear parking brakes

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm front mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 83,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front from manifold to down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Low effort to both parking brakes

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 83,761 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear slight play in radius arms

slight blow from manifold area

Pass 28 Jul 2016 83,754 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo to down pipe (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 83,465 miles

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 83,008 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 82,818 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 82,176 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 81,679 miles

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 80,569 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 79,776 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 79,065 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 78,175 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 78,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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G433 OGW is a 1989 MG Metro Turbo in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 G433 OGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G433 OGW registered?

G433 OGW is a 1989 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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