1989 MG Metro Turbo 1.3L Petrol · G189 YDU
1989 MG Metro Turbo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1989. Recorded mileage 73,967 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MG METRO TURBO
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/05/2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,967 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1275cc
G189 YDU Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2021
- 73,967 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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G189 YDU Mileage History
- 10/10/200659,291 mi
- 17/10/200659,291 mi
- 08/10/200761,404 mi+2,113 mi
- 10/10/200761,404 mi
- 02/07/201263,731 mi+2,327 mi
- 10/07/201263,732 mi+1 mi
- 01/05/201468,961 mi+5,229 mi
- 09/05/201468,967 mi+6 mi
- 21/05/202173,967 mi+5,000 mi
Average of roughly 1,004 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
G189 YDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mg Metro Turbo (G189 YDU) between October 2006 and May 2021.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”; “Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”.