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JOT 386X

1982 MG Metro

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,557 mi
Last recorded62,557 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 1982 MG Metro63,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOT 386X
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 62,557 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 62,000 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 60,481 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 59,924 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust bracket insecure

o/s rear brake slightly down on efficient

small corrosion hole o/s front inner wheel arch

Pass 5 Apr 2014 59,085 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 58,123 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 58,090 miles

corrosion in o/s front inner wheel arch

exhaust blow down pipe

Fail 18 Jul 2008 58,068 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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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JOT 386X is a 1982 MG Metro in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JOT 386X, 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 JOT 386X registered?

JOT 386X is a 1982 MG Metro, first registered on 1 July 1982.

Is JOT 386X safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOT 386X shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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