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KOU 815X

1982 MG Metro

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,649 mi
Last recorded39,649 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2006
Typical for 1982 MG Metro63,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOU 815X
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2006 39,649 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

floor & body getting rusty

various areas around front & rear inner & outer †valances getting rusty †

Fail 28 Jul 2006 39,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 37,437 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 37,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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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KOU 815X is a 1982 MG Metro in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 MG Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 63,156 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 KOU 815X, 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 44 years old, this MG Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KOU 815X registered?

KOU 815X is a 1982 MG Metro, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is KOU 815X safe to buy?

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