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WDL 377Y

1983 MG Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

42,225 mi
Last recorded42,225 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 MG Metro64,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDL 377Y
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 42,225 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 42,171 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 42,158 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2016 42,140 miles

outer and inner sills corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 30 Oct 2015 41,810 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 41,281 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 41,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 40,827 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 40,810 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 40,328 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 40,309 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 39,809 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s rear tyre has uneven tyre wear

Pass 29 Oct 2010 39,352 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 39,352 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 38,397 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Track rod end dust covers split

bottom ball joint dust covers split

Fail 20 Oct 2009 38,924 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Track rod end dust covers split

bottom ball joint dust covers split

Pass 6 Oct 2008 38,290 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 37,733 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 37,733 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 37,138 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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WDL 377Y is a 1983 MG Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WDL 377Y, 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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WDL 377Y is a 1983 MG Metro, first registered on 1 February 1983.

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