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Q906XBB

2000 MG Metro

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ906XBB
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024

home engineered conversion also wiring

oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2023

Rear steering rack locked off

home engineered build

Fail 10 Jul 2023

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear steering rack locked off

home engineered build

Fail 21 Jun 2023

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working from rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine oil leak

positive cable and negative cable rom battery to engine chaffing on each other and frame

white light from front indicators facing rear

Pass 20 Jun 2022

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

play in rear steering arm inner joints

Fail 8 Jun 2022

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release securing bolt insecure (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

play in rear steering arm inner joints

Pass 2 Mar 2021

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

FLEXING OF REAR STEERING ARMS

Fail 2 Mar 2021

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

FLEXING OF REAR STEERING ARMS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2020

Front Position lamp not working Front position lamps and side marker lamps not working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing No mirror (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected Brake pedal sticking down causing rear brakes to bind on. (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering rack fitted to rear but operational as a steering rack. ()

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess fouling and burnt on exhaust. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering rack fitted to rear but not operational as a steering rack. ()

Wiring is insecure and in a dangerous state.

Pass 15 Aug 2019 924 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 15,500 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 15,417 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc missing (1.1.14 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel NO BRAKING DEVISE FITTED TO FRONT WHEEL (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Offside INNER CV BOOT LEAKING

Pass 9 Aug 2017 7,458 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 7,010 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 5,941 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 3,413 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 3,298 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

rear fog light mounted to n/s, instead of o/s

Pass 16 Aug 2013
Fail 16 Aug 2013

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

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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Q906XBB is a 2000 MG Metro in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Q906XBB, 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 26 years old, this MG Metro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Q906XBB is a 2000 MG Metro, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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