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G303 NUE

1989 MG Metro Turbo

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,451 mi
Last recorded85,451 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 MG Metro Turbo60,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG303 NUE
MakeMG
ModelMetro Turbo
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 85,451 miles

intermittent fault on front screen wash

Pass 2 Oct 2024 85,129 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Under-body has protective underseal coating. Unable to fully inspect some items.

Pass 19 Sep 2023 85,052 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 85,052 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 84,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint has slight wear

Nearside Rear radius arm has slight wear

Offside Front Upper ball joint has slight wear

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 84,236 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre walls and inner tread area have excessive splits/cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall and inner tread area have excessive splits/cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower ball joint has slight wear

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear radius arm has slight wear

Offside Front Upper ball joint has slight wear

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 84,150 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 84,049 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 83,995 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 26 Apr 2016 83,906 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 83,634 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 83,226 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 83,226 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 82,006 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 82,006 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 22,000 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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G303 NUE is a 1989 MG Metro Turbo in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G303 NUE, 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 G303 NUE registered?

G303 NUE is a 1989 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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