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A93 VGL

1983 MG Metro Turbo

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,301 mi
Last recorded83,301 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2005
Typical for 1983 MG Metro Turbo67,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA93 VGL
MakeMG
ModelMetro Turbo
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2005 83,301 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 83,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

hard to check for corrosion heaverly undersealed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How Reliable is the MG Metro Turbo?

Based on 1,009 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 64
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 32
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A93 VGL is a 1983 MG Metro Turbo in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 MG Metro Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 67,862 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 Turbo fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A93 VGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Metro Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 43 years old, this MG Metro Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A93 VGL registered?

A93 VGL is a 1983 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 1 September 1983.

Is A93 VGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A93 VGL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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