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HEX 143Y

1983 MG Metro Turbo

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

35,844 mi
Last recorded35,844 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 MG Metro Turbo67,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEX 143Y
MakeMG
ModelMetro Turbo
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 35,844 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 35,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 35,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Aug 2020 35,736 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 35,657 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 35,657 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 35,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 35,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 35,332 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 35,047 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall worn

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Sep 2016 34,983 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre has runflat damage on inner sidewall

Fail 26 Aug 2016 34,961 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre has runflat damage on inner sidewall

Pass 22 Sep 2014 34,867 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery has modified strap and move sided to side slightly but overall secure

Pass 23 Sep 2013 34,832 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

The direction indicator tell tail is not working.

The near side rear tyre tread is thin on the inner edge/3mm.

The off side inner drive shaft joint is showing signs of leaking grease.

There is condensation in the off side headlamp .

There is movement evident in the near side of the steering rack.

Fail 20 Sep 2013 34,832 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

The direction indicator tell tail is not working.

The near side rear tyre tread is thin on the inner edge/3mm.

The off side inner drive shaft joint is showing signs of leaking grease.

There is condensation in the off side headlamp .

There is movement evident in the near side of the steering rack.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 34,769 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 34,768 miles

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

Exhaust emissions, test aborted due to leak in the exhaust system

Nearside 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 26 Sep 2011 34,475 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 34,366 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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HEX 143Y is a 1983 MG Metro Turbo in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1983 MG Metro Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 67,862 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 HEX 143Y, 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 43 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 HEX 143Y registered?

HEX 143Y is a 1983 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 28 January 1983.

Is HEX 143Y safe to buy?

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