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G782 PDV

1989 MG Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,268 mi
Last recorded70,268 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 1989 MG Metro55,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG782 PDV
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 70,268 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 70,267 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 69,321 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 65,206 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 65,523 miles

N/S/F tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 29 Sep 2009 59,591 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 56,190 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust system slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and near the legal wear limit

rubber breather pipe on petrol filler neck perished

Pass 25 Sep 2008 56,190 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and near the legal wear limit

rubber breather pipe on petrol filler neck perished

Pass 1 Oct 2007 55,978 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 55,945 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on edges.

some wear in steering.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 55,748 miles

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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G782 PDV is a 1989 MG Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G782 PDV, 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 G782 PDV registered?

G782 PDV is a 1989 MG Metro, first registered on 29 August 1989.

Is G782 PDV safe to buy?

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