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G809 MGK

1989 MG Metro Turbo

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,976 mi
Last recorded51,976 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2005
Typical for 1989 MG Metro Turbo60,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG809 MGK
MakeMG
ModelMetro Turbo
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2005 51,976 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 51,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

off side rear tyre starting to perish

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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G809 MGK is a 1989 MG Metro Turbo in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G809 MGK, 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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What year was G809 MGK registered?

G809 MGK is a 1989 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 11 September 1989.

Is G809 MGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G809 MGK shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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