1983 MG Metro Turbo 1.3L Petrol · HEX 143Y
1983 MG Metro Turbo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 28 Jan 1983. Recorded mileage 35,844 miles. MOT expired on 05 Sept 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MG METRO TURBO
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,844 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HEX 143Y Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2023
- 35,844 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HEX 143Y 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 (HEX 143Y) between September 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
HEX 143Y Mileage History
- 02/09/202235,831 mi
- 29/08/202335,844 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 13 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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