DVLA verified

1987 MG METRO1.3L PETROL

D236 OBO

Vehicle Insight Summary

MG METRO (1987, PETROL, 1275cc) — mileage recorded at unavailable. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT
Failed
No history recorded
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 01/01/1998
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Fuel
PETROL
Year
1987
Engine
1275cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 1987 MG Metro has a single recorded MOT failure from 2011, when it had 46,515 miles. This is the only entry in its history, meaning there is no recent data to assess changes in condition. The vehicle is now 39 years old, with a recorded mileage of 46,515 miles—approximately 1,193 miles per year. This low mileage suggests either light use or extended periods of inactivity, which can accelerate corrosion and component degradation. The 2011 failure highlighted multiple critical issues. Corrosion was severe in key structural areas, including the nearside front subframe and offside front seat belt anchorage, both of which are safety-critical. Missing nearside front wheel studs pose an immediate risk of wheel detachment. The fluid suspension system on both axles failed entirely, indicating potential structural or mechanical damage. Electrical faults, such as non-working rear position lamps and a missing registration plate lamp, were also noted, along with excessive exhaust emissions and engine smoke. These issues collectively point to a vehicle in poor mechanical and safety condition.

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Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Stolen
Locked
Finance
Locked
Write-off
Locked
Salvage
Locked
Imported
Locked
Exported
Locked
Scrapped
Locked
Destruction
Locked
V5C Logbook
Locked
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MOT Status

No MOT history available

No recorded MOT test history was found for this vehicle.