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B514 DAF

1985 MG Metro

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

56,241 mi
Last recorded56,241 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 MG Metro40,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB514 DAF
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 56,241 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 54,861 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 53,268 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 53,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear bumper insecure

exhaust system rusty

Fail 6 Apr 2013 46,282 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion.in.offside.front.wing

Pass 6 Apr 2013 46,282 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion.in.offside.front.wing

Fail 8 Feb 2013 46,260 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 44,636 miles

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

offside.front.tyre.wearing.on.inner.edge

Fail 14 Jan 2012 44,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside.front.tyre.wearing.on.inner.edge

Pass 12 Nov 2010 41,618 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 41,612 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 34,947 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 34,908 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 34,908 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 34,567 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 34,015 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 34,015 miles

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 33,068 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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B514 DAF is a 1985 MG Metro in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1985 MG Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 40,465 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 B514 DAF, 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 41 years old, this MG Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B514 DAF is a 1985 MG Metro, first registered on 29 May 1985.

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