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G961 FDW

1989 MG Metro

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

51,206 mi
Last recorded51,206 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 MG Metro55,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG961 FDW
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 51,206 miles

All tyre valves perished.

All tyres perishing.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Steering column flexible coupling perishing.

Pass 11 Jul 2024 50,294 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 50,160 miles

All tyre valves perishing.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight weep from nearside track rod end ball joint gaiter.

Steering column flexible coupling perishing.

Pass 29 Mar 2022 48,777 miles

All tyre valves perishing.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Steering column flexible coupling perishing.

Pass 18 Mar 2021 47,598 miles

All tyre valves perishing.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside track rod end ball joint gaiter perishing.

Pass 8 May 2019 46,671 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 46,671 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 46,630 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Nov 2017 46,484 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside track rod end ball joint gaiter perishing.

Steering column flexible coupling perishing.

Pass 7 Oct 2016 45,301 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight to moderate play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Steering column flexible coupling perishing.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 43,723 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Steering column flexible coupling perishing.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 42,653 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

Steering column flexible coupling perishing.

Pass 16 Aug 2013 41,798 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front floor panel corroding.

Slight blow from exhaust centre section.

Steering column flexible coupling perishing.

Fail 15 Aug 2013 41,798 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front floor panel corroding.

Slight blow from exhaust centre section.

Steering column flexible coupling perishing.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 39,426 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre cracking due to age

Fail 28 Jun 2012 39,417 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2011 37,740 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 37,736 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

misfire at Idle due to air leak

Pass 1 Jul 2010 33,965 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 30,133 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

front anti-roll bar creaking

Pass 4 Jun 2008 23,478 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 23,478 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 May 2007 21,335 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2007 21,335 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 19,723 miles

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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G961 FDW is a 1989 MG Metro in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 G961 FDW, 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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G961 FDW is a 1989 MG Metro, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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