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G445 PMX

1989 MG Metro Turbo

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,439 mi
Last recorded62,439 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 MG Metro Turbo60,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG445 PMX
MakeMG
ModelMetro Turbo
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 62,439 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 62,263 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced panels both sides. inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear hydraulic pipes corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2024 61,915 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 60,327 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 60,326 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 59,992 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 59,881 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated both sides of jacking point (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 58,958 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear suspension metal pipes corroded but not excessively at this time

Fail 5 Jun 2018 58,958 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear suspension metal pipes corroded but not excessively at this time

Pass 29 Nov 2016 58,154 miles

Nearside Front passanger side front tyre slight cracking

Offside Front drivers side front tyre slight cracking

Fail 29 Nov 2016 58,151 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front passanger side front tyre slight cracking

Offside Front drivers side front tyre slight cracking

Pass 10 Dec 2015 57,673 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.D.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides at front of inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 57,673 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.D.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides at front of inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 56,886 miles

All four tyres are perished and cracked.

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 56,886 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

All four tyres are perished and cracked.

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 56,878 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2014 55,855 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

offside front lower door hinge lower pin coming out.

Fail 11 Apr 2014 55,855 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

offside front lower door hinge lower pin coming out.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 52,827 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 52,827 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 48,126 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 46,700 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 46,700 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 44,297 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 41,466 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 41,058 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 40,548 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 40,548 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 40,318 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 40,245 miles

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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G445 PMX is a 1989 MG Metro Turbo in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G445 PMX, 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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G445 PMX is a 1989 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 28 September 1989.

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