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G728 BWC

1990 MG Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,332 mi
Last recorded54,332 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1990 MG Metro52,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG728 BWC
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 54,332 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 54,322 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 51,322 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 49,805 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 45,458 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 40,334 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 40,334 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 28,473 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 21,835 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 21,045 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

How Reliable is the MG Metro?

Based on 4,136 MOT tests across 697 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
651
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
697
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 199
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 180
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 172
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 166
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G728 BWC is a 1990 MG Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1990 MG Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 52,636 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 G728 BWC, 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 36 years old, this MG Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G728 BWC is a 1990 MG Metro, first registered on 29 March 1990.

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