1989 MG Metro Turbo 1.3L Petrol · G81 WCR
1989 MG Metro Turbo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1989. Recorded mileage 81,612 miles. MOT valid until 22/04/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- MG METRO TURBO
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,612 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
G81 WCR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 81,612 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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G81 WCR Mileage History
- 23/04/202681,610 mi
- 24/04/202681,612 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 720 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
G81 WCR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mg Metro Turbo (G81 WCR) between April 2026 and April 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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