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G790 LGO

1989 Austin Metro Gs

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

42,063 mi
Last recorded42,063 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Gs53,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG790 LGO
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Gs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 42,063 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 42,063 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 May 2025 41,613 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 41,211 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 40,447 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 40,088 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 39,808 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 39,699 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 39,258 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 38,639 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 37,430 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 36,330 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 34,989 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 34,126 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 33,208 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 30,189 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 29,568 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 29,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 29,560 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 29,275 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 28,795 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Gs?

Based on 878 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
1,047
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 103
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 91
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
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G790 LGO is a 1989 Austin Metro Gs in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 53,206 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Gs fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G790 LGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro Gs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G790 LGO registered?

G790 LGO is a 1989 Austin Metro Gs, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G790 LGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G790 LGO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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