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Q512DNR

1984 MG Metro Turbo

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,132 mi
Last recorded40,132 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1984 MG Metro Turbo50,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ512DNR
MakeMG
ModelMetro Turbo
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 40,132 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 39,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 39,950 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 39,950 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 39,921 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 39,859 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 39,816 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 39,723 miles

Offside Front tyre has a nail on inside edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 39,479 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 39,472 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 39,241 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 39,008 miles

fuel pipe hanging at rear

Pass 17 Jul 2013 438,947 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 38,945 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 38,792 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight under body rust

Fail 14 Sep 2011 38,788 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight under body rust

Pass 18 Jun 2010 38,674 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both outer sills weakened by corrosion

temporary light switches

Pass 22 May 2009 38,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 37,832 miles

c/o 10% ///// 4.5 max

no access to rear from drivers seat

Fail 17 Jun 2008 37,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

c/o 10% ///// 4.5 max

no access to rear from drivers seat

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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Q512DNR is a 1984 MG Metro Turbo in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 MG Metro Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 50,350 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 Q512DNR, 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 42 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 Q512DNR registered?

Q512DNR is a 1984 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 3 December 1984.

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