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TRL 872Y

1983 MG Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,675 mi
Last recorded75,675 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 1983 MG Metro64,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRL 872Y
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2009 75,675 miles

both rear tyres perished

exhaust down pipe blowing slightly

free play in inner steering rack ends and lower coupling perished

handbrake has long travel

nearside indicators flash slowly

rear inner arches, rear crossmember and inner wings corroded

rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2009 75,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear tyres perished

free play in inner steering rack ends and steering coupling perished

rear inner arches, rear crossmember, rear floors, inner wings corroded

rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2008 75,601 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

free play in inner rack ends

free play in nearside radius arm

front wheel bearings noisy

offside rear tyre perished

rear inner arches, rear crossmember, rear floors, inner sills, inner wings corroded

rear suspension pipes corroded

steering coupling perished

Pass 30 Aug 2007 75,262 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

clutch pipe weeping

crusty in many areas

Pass 24 Jun 2006 74,431 miles

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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TRL 872Y is a 1983 MG Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TRL 872Y, 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.

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What year was TRL 872Y registered?

TRL 872Y is a 1983 MG Metro, first registered on 17 June 1983.

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