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C246 ADL

1986 MG Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,523 mi
Last recorded128,523 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1986 MG Metro53,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC246 ADL
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 128,523 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 128,336 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 128,336 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 128,075 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 127,787 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 127,754 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front and rear (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 127,470 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 127,170 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 127,165 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 126,999 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 May 2020 126,999 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2019 126,663 miles

Nearside Rear wheel rim damaged

underside heavily under sealed

Pass 10 Feb 2018 126,413 miles

Vehicle underbody heavily undersealed and showing signs of repairs

Fail 10 Feb 2018 126,413 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Vehicle underbody heavily undersealed and showing signs of repairs

Pass 24 Feb 2017 126,410 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Feb 2017 126,410 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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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C246 ADL is a 1986 MG Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1986 MG Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 53,318 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 C246 ADL, 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 40 years old, this MG Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C246 ADL registered?

C246 ADL is a 1986 MG Metro, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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