1989 MG Metro 1.3L Petrol · F205 CHE
1989 MG Metro (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1989. Recorded mileage 60,172 miles. MOT valid until 18/04/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MG METRO
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,172 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
F205 CHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 60,172 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 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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F205 CHE Mileage History
- 06/03/202458,860 mi
- 07/03/202559,601 mi+741 mi
- 07/03/202559,601 mi
- 26/02/202660,171 mi+570 mi
- 20/04/202660,172 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 618 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F205 CHE 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 1989 Mg Metro (F205 CHE) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested could cause damage to vehicle or equipment (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))”.
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