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F432 GFD

1989 MG Metro Turbo

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,136 mi
Last recorded65,136 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 1989 MG Metro Turbo60,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF432 GFD
MakeMG
ModelMetro Turbo
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 65,136 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2016 65,021 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 64,596 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 64,051 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 63,618 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)

Offside front jacking point corroded.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 63,560 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 62,564 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 62,551 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 62,204 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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F432 GFD is a 1989 MG Metro Turbo in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 F432 GFD, 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 F432 GFD registered?

F432 GFD is a 1989 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 30 March 1989.

Is F432 GFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F432 GFD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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