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G993 MGH

1989 Austin Metro Gta

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

42,451 mi
Last recorded42,451 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Gta58,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG993 MGH
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Gta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 42,451 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 42,253 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 41,953 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 41,628 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 41,278 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 39,956 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 39,557 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 38,638 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 38,073 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 37,695 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 37,202 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 36,818 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 36,818 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 34,370 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 34,356 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 30,583 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 30,564 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Gta?

Based on 620 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
963
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 75
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Stop lamp not working 36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 27
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G993 MGH is a 1989 Austin Metro Gta in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro Gta models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 58,656 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Gta fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G993 MGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Gta typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro Gta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G993 MGH is a 1989 Austin Metro Gta, first registered on 4 September 1989.

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