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MG Metro MOT Results

78.0% pass rate
from 127 tests in 2020
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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.

  • 10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 10% fail on Exhaust emissions (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 10% fail on Spark ignition (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 8.7% fail on Non catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 7.9% fail on Brakes
    • 7.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 6.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.79% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.79% fail on Pedal
    • 0.79% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.79% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.79% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 5.5% fail on Visibility
    • 3.9% fail on Washers
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers
  • 5.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (59% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.6% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.79% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.79% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.79% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.79% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.79% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.79% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.79% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 3.9% fail on Suspension
    • 1.6% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.79% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.79% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 3.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.6% fail on Transmission
      • 1.6% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.6% fail on Joints
    • 0.79% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.79% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.79% fail on Floor
    • 0.79% fail on Seats
      • 0.79% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.79% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 2.4% fail on Tyres
    • 1.6% fail on Condition
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.6% fail on Steering
    • 0.79% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.79% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.79% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.79% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.79% fail on Power steering
      • 0.79% fail on Other components
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