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VHE 992Y

1983 MG Metro

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,765 mi
Last recorded140,765 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1983 MG Metro64,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHE 992Y
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 140,765 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 140,736 miles

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

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

rack worn to acceptable limit

Pass 16 Oct 2009 137,483 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 137,458 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rack worn to acc limit.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 134,586 miles

steering rack worn

Pass 4 Oct 2007 131,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn.steering rack worn to acc limit.no lap belt.nsr tyre worn o n edge.

Fail 4 Oct 2007 131,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn.steering rack worn to acc limit.no lap belt.nsr tyre worn o n edge.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 128,409 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 123,569 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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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VHE 992Y is a 1983 MG Metro in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VHE 992Y, 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 VHE 992Y registered?

VHE 992Y is a 1983 MG Metro, first registered on 15 June 1983.

Is VHE 992Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHE 992Y shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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