1984 MG Metro 1.3L Petrol · B402 DKY
1984 MG Metro (1.3L, petrol). First registered 06 Dec 1984. Recorded mileage 25,276 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MG METRO
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,276 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
B402 DKY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2024
- 25,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 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
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B402 DKY Mileage History
- 10/02/202224,451 mi
- 16/02/202324,763 mi+312 mi
- 01/03/202324,792 mi+29 mi
- 01/08/202425,184 mi+392 mi
- 12/08/202425,276 mi+92 mi
Average of roughly 330 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B402 DKY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Mg Metro (B402 DKY) between February 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold or down-pipes (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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