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F288 LVJ

1989 MG Metro Turbo

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,502 mi
Last recorded78,502 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 MG Metro Turbo60,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF288 LVJ
MakeMG
ModelMetro Turbo
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 78,502 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 76,910 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 76,541 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2018 76,491 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly rough when rotated

Pass 1 Mar 2017 76,458 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 76,458 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 76,455 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 76,455 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 74,343 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 66,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Review mirror missing

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 66,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Review mirror missing

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 66,091 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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F288 LVJ is a 1989 MG Metro Turbo in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 MG Metro Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 60,457 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 F288 LVJ, 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 37 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 F288 LVJ registered?

F288 LVJ is a 1989 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 20 January 1989.

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