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XPG 546Y

1982 MG Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,297 mi
Last recorded71,297 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1982 MG Metro63,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPG 546Y
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 71,297 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 71,158 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 71,158 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

n/s/r brake slow

Pass 23 Mar 2010 70,273 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 12 Mar 2010 70,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres perished

Pass 3 Dec 2008 66,390 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 66,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 62,011 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 61,976 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 61,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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XPG 546Y is a 1982 MG Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 XPG 546Y, 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 XPG 546Y registered?

XPG 546Y is a 1982 MG Metro, first registered on 15 November 1982.

Is XPG 546Y safe to buy?

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