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GYB 390Y

1982 MG Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,814 mi
Last recorded73,814 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1982 MG Metro63,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYB 390Y
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 73,814 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 72,917 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 71,297 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 71,227 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 70,966 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 70,478 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 69,978 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 69,414 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 68,732 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 68,109 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 68,109 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 67,847 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 67,565 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 26,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 26,198 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 25,788 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 25,052 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 23,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 23,984 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 23,983 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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GYB 390Y is a 1982 MG Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1982 MG Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 63,156 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 GYB 390Y, 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 44 years old, this MG Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GYB 390Y registered?

GYB 390Y is a 1982 MG Metro, first registered on 1 December 1982.

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