MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,847 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
general corrosion all underbody areas
slight binding n/s/r brake
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
general corrosion all underbody areas
slight binding n/s/r brake
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the MG Metro?
Based on 4,136 MOT tests across 697 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G873 EAB is a 1989 MG Metro in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 G873 EAB, 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 G873 EAB registered?
G873 EAB is a 1989 MG Metro, first registered on 15 December 1989.
Is G873 EAB safe to buy?
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