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G22 EOL

1989 MG Metro Turbo

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

49,905 mi
Last recorded49,905 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 MG Metro Turbo60,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG22 EOL
MakeMG
ModelMetro Turbo
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 49,905 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 49,886 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 49,593 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 49,060 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 48,715 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 47,975 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 47,908 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 47,765 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 47,383 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 47,311 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 46,877 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 46,621 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 46,601 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 46,217 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 45,680 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 44,434 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 44,434 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 44,183 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

both front anti roll bar compliance washers warn

slight high spot nearside front brake

Pass 10 Jun 2006 39,284 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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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G22 EOL is a 1989 MG Metro Turbo in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 G22 EOL, 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 G22 EOL registered?

G22 EOL is a 1989 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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