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D140 DHA

1986 MG Metro

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,775 mi
Last recorded34,775 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 1986 MG Metro53,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD140 DHA
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 34,775 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 34,331 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 34,033 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 33,420 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 33,387 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 32,500 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 31,162 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 31,162 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 30,181 miles

corrosion around fuel filler neck

corrosion to front panel lower cross member

corrosion to nearside front inner wing

corrosion tofront lower panel nearside/offside outer sills

Fail 20 Sep 2012 30,181 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

corrosion around fuel filler neck

corrosion to front panel lower cross member

corrosion to nearside front inner wing

corrosion tofront lower panel nearside/offside outer sills

Pass 19 Aug 2006 29,965 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 29,965 miles

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

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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D140 DHA is a 1986 MG Metro in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D140 DHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D140 DHA registered?

D140 DHA is a 1986 MG Metro, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D140 DHA safe to buy?

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