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NFB 442Y

1983 MG Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

90,045 mi
Last recorded90,045 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1983 MG Metro64,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFB 442Y
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2008 90,045 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear inner wheel arches corroded badly

various metal brake corroded badly

Fail 5 Jun 2007 94,785 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

front seat hinges worn

Pass 5 Jun 2007 94,785 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

front seat hinges worn

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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NFB 442Y is a 1983 MG Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1983 MG Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 64,590 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 375 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NFB 442Y, 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 43 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 NFB 442Y registered?

NFB 442Y is a 1983 MG Metro, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is NFB 442Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFB 442Y shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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