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G819 PGW

1989 MG Metro

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,723 mi
Last recorded61,723 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1989 MG Metro55,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG819 PGW
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 61,723 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 60,280 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 60,260 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 59,152 miles

handbrake almost at end of working travel

Pass 22 May 2010 55,418 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

modified exhaust fitted

wear/freeplay in steering system

Fail 22 May 2010 55,416 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

modified exhaust fitted

wear/freeplay in steering system

Pass 21 Jan 2008 54,418 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 51,232 miles

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

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

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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G819 PGW is a 1989 MG Metro in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G819 PGW, 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 G819 PGW registered?

G819 PGW is a 1989 MG Metro, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G819 PGW safe to buy?

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