1989 MG Metro 1.3L Petrol · F749 EDH
1989 MG Metro (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1989. Recorded mileage 38,230 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MG METRO
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,230 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F749 EDH Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 38,230 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F749 EDH Mileage History
- 16/04/202638,217 mi
- 17/04/202638,230 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 4,610 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
F749 EDH 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 1989 Mg Metro (F749 EDH) between April 2026 and April 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 April 2026 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: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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