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G565 TFK

1990 MG Metro Turbo

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,682 mi
Last recorded91,682 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG565 TFK
MakeMG
ModelMetro Turbo
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2014 91,682 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 89,789 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 88,168 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 88,159 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 85,751 miles

Brake warning light on unable to see front brake pads

Front brake discs rusty

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 85,605 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brake warning light on unable to see front brake pads

Front brake discs rusty

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 79,430 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake pad warning light on (pads look ok)

slight play suspect top front ball joint

wipers sticking (suspect swicth)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 76,915 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 76,915 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 76,149 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 76,142 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 74,186 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 71,331 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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G565 TFK is a 1990 MG Metro Turbo in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G565 TFK, 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 36 years old, this MG Metro Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G565 TFK is a 1990 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 29 June 1990.

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