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MG Metro MOT Results
70.6% pass rate
from 119 tests in 2017
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Failure rates by item
Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the MG Metro is unusually good or bad.
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14% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
- 5.9% fail on Headlamp aim
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5.0% fail on
Direction indicators
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5.0% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.7% fail on All direction indicators
- 1.7% fail on Individual lamps
- 1.7% fail on Side repeaters
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5.0% fail on
Flashing type
- 4.2% fail on Registration plate lamp
- 3.4% fail on Battery
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3.4% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 3.4% fail on Fog lamp
- 3.4% fail on Stop lamp
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1.7% fail on
Headlamps
- 1.7% fail on Headlamp
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1.7% fail on
Hazard warning
- 1.7% fail on Lamp
- 0.84% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.84% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.84% fail on Front lamps
- 0.84% fail on Horn
- 0.84% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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13% fail on
Suspension
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5.0% fail on
Suspension arms
(2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 5.0% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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4.2% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 3.4% fail on Component mounting
- 0.84% fail on Subframe mounting
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2.5% fail on
Drive shafts
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2.5% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 2.5% fail on Constant velocity joints
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2.5% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 1.7% fail on General condition (48 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Fluid suspension
(29 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Operation (255 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 1.7% fail on Front
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0.84% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.84% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.84% fail on Front suspension joints
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5.0% fail on
Suspension arms
(2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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11% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 5.9% fail on Exhaust system
- 5.9% fail on Emissions
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10% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 8.4% fail on Washers
- 4.2% fail on Wipers
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9.2% fail on
Brakes
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6.7% fail on
Brake performance
- 4.2% fail on Front wheels
- 3.4% fail on Rear wheels
- 3.4% fail on Parking brake performance
- 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
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0.84% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.84% fail on Clevis joint
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0.84% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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0.84% fail on
Components
- 0.84% fail on Hoses
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0.84% fail on
Components
- 0.84% fail on Restricted movement
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6.7% fail on
Brake performance
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3.4% fail on
Steering
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3.4% fail on
Steering system
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1.7% fail on
Free play
(6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Steering rack (13 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Steering rack
- 0.84% fail on Ball joint
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1.7% fail on
Free play
(6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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3.4% fail on
Steering system
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3.4% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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3.4% fail on
Seat belts
- 1.7% fail on Requirements (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.84% fail on Condition
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3.4% fail on
Seat belts
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2.5% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
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1.7% fail on
Seats
- 1.7% fail on Drivers
- 0.84% fail on Body condition
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1.7% fail on
Seats
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1.7% fail on
Tyres
- 0.84% fail on Size/type
- 0.84% fail on Condition
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0.84% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.84% fail on Registration plate
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