1983 MG Metro Turbo 1.3L Petrol · DBF 116Y
1983 MG Metro Turbo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 07/03/1983. Recorded mileage 103,448 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG METRO TURBO
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/04/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,448 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 1275cc
DBF 116Y Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2022
- 103,448 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 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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DBF 116Y Mileage History
- 24/03/2022103,429 mi
- 04/04/2022103,448 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 618 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
DBF 116Y 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 1983 Mg Metro Turbo (DBF 116Y) between March 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 April 2022 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: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 carbon monoxide content excessive on idle (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevent”; “Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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