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WPM 558Y

1982 MG Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

27,412 mi
Last recorded27,412 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1982 MG Metro63,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPM 558Y
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 27,412 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 26,355 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 25,968 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 25,077 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 22,983 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 22,149 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 21,061 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 20,498 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 20,230 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 20,230 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 18,867 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 16,969 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 16,552 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 15,690 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 15,436 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 15,268 miles

slight play in steering rack

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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WPM 558Y is a 1982 MG Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1982 MG Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 63,156 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 WPM 558Y, 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 44 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 WPM 558Y registered?

WPM 558Y is a 1982 MG Metro, first registered on 26 August 1982.

Is WPM 558Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPM 558Y shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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