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TMG 527Y

1983 MG Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,252 mi
Last recorded131,252 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1983 MG Metro64,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMG 527Y
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2009 131,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

clutch pedal rubber not fitted

exhaust support rubbers are perished

indicator flash rate is fast

n/s head light focus is poor

tyres are perished

wheel rims are scored

Pass 19 Sep 2006 131,080 miles

carbon monoxide emission level is very low

exhaust mountings are perished

hydro-carbon emission level is above 1200ppm at idle but come down when the revs are increased

indicator flash rate is fast

n/s front repeater lamp is dull

n/s wing is corroded

o/s front inner wing is rusted

oil leaks

run out on the n/s front brake

steering wheel cover is coming apart

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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TMG 527Y is a 1983 MG Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 TMG 527Y, 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 TMG 527Y registered?

TMG 527Y is a 1983 MG Metro, first registered on 6 April 1983.

Is TMG 527Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TMG 527Y shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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