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F808 PEV

1989 MG Metro

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,903 mi
Last recorded125,903 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2005
Typical for 1989 MG Metro55,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF808 PEV
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2005 125,903 miles
Fail 27 May 2005 125,903 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F808 PEV is a 1989 MG Metro in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 MG Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 55,904 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 F808 PEV, 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 37 years old, this MG Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F808 PEV registered?

F808 PEV is a 1989 MG Metro, first registered on 30 January 1989.

Is F808 PEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F808 PEV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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