1988 MG Metro Turbo 1.3L Petrol · F105 FOD
1988 MG Metro Turbo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31/08/1988. Recorded mileage 75,545 miles. MOT valid until 06/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- MG METRO TURBO
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,545 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1275cc
F105 FOD Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 75,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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F105 FOD Mileage History
- 02/03/201173,335 mi
- 11/03/201173,335 mi
- 18/03/201674,014 mi+679 mi
- 22/03/201674,014 mi
- 24/07/201874,047 mi+33 mi
- 11/09/201974,727 mi+680 mi
- 28/01/202175,146 mi+419 mi
- 17/07/202575,208 mi+62 mi
- 08/09/202675,545 mi+337 mi
Average of roughly 142 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
F105 FOD 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 1988 Mg Metro Turbo (F105 FOD) between March 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides of vehicle (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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