1983 MG Metro Turbo 1.3L Petrol · A453 KEX
1983 MG Metro Turbo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1983. Recorded mileage 68,027 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- MG METRO TURBO
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,027 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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A453 KEX Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2022
- 68,027 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A453 KEX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Mg Metro Turbo (A453 KEX) between May 2007 and June 2022.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2022 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: Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid screen washers not working (8.2.3)”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers not working (8.2.2)”; “Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
A453 KEX Mileage History
- 26/05/200763,259 mi
- 01/08/200863,270 mi+11 mi
- 28/07/200963,882 mi+612 mi
- 30/07/201065,893 mi+2,011 mi
- 09/08/201065,893 mi
- 31/10/201167,068 mi+1,175 mi
- 13/07/201767,260 mi+192 mi
- 14/07/201767,260 mi
- 06/07/201867,420 mi+160 mi
- 06/07/201867,420 mi
- 29/04/202167,779 mi+359 mi
- 29/06/202167,945 mi+166 mi
- 24/06/202268,027 mi+82 mi
Average of roughly 316 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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