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G889 VYJ

1990 MG Metro Turbo

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,356 mi
Last recorded84,356 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG889 VYJ
MakeMG
ModelMetro Turbo
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 84,356 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 84,316 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 84,291 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 82,513 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 81,533 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 81,227 miles

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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G889 VYJ is a 1990 MG Metro Turbo in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G889 VYJ, 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 36 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 G889 VYJ registered?

G889 VYJ is a 1990 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 1 March 1990.

Is G889 VYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G889 VYJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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