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E175 ABW

1988 MG Metro Turbo

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,235 mi
Last recorded77,235 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 MG Metro Turbo70,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE175 ABW
MakeMG
ModelMetro Turbo
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 77,235 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 77,024 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 76,902 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 76,667 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 76,376 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 76,178 miles

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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E175 ABW is a 1988 MG Metro Turbo in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 MG Metro Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 70,907 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E175 ABW, 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 38 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 E175 ABW registered?

E175 ABW is a 1988 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 2 March 1988.

Is E175 ABW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E175 ABW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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