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G933 GTH

1989 MG Metro Turbo

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

102,455 mi
Last recorded102,455 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1989 MG Metro Turbo60,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG933 GTH
MakeMG
ModelMetro Turbo
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 102,455 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 102,455 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front crossmember distorted around subframe mounts

n/s suspension has little travel

Fail 16 Feb 2009 102,447 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 100,973 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2008 100,973 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2007 99,066 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 99,066 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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G933 GTH is a 1989 MG Metro Turbo in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 G933 GTH, 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 G933 GTH registered?

G933 GTH is a 1989 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 11 August 1989.

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