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G501 WDX

1989 MG Metro Turbo

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,231 mi
Last recorded77,231 miles
Recorded on21 May 2008
Typical for 1989 MG Metro Turbo60,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG501 WDX
MakeMG
ModelMetro Turbo
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2008 77,231 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hydrolastic fluid pipes corroded

wiper arm mounting points corroded

Fail 20 May 2008 77,231 miles

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hydrolastic fluid pipes corroded

wiper arm mounting points corroded

Pass 18 May 2007 73,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2006 72,944 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 72,944 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

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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G501 WDX is a 1989 MG Metro Turbo in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G501 WDX, 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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G501 WDX is a 1989 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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