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1986 MG Metro 1300. Registration number: C274 TPG. Mileage: 131,864
Ewbank's • UK • 4 Jul 2025
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1986 MG Metro 1300. Registration number: C274 TPG. Mileage: 131,864
UK • 4 Jul 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1986 MG Metro 1300, a one-owner vehicle with documented restoration work from 2016, presents a rare opportunity for enthusiasts. Stored since 2017, it requires recommissioning to return to the road, offering potential as a fast-appreciating classic.
Condition
5
The listing mentions the car being a 'light restoration/recommissioning project,' suggesting noticeable wear. It has been stored for a while, implying that it would need work to be road worthy, placing it at 'Above Average' condition.
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131,864 miles
RHD
United Kingdom
C274 TPG
1986
Auction
Not Sold
1986 MG Metro 1300. Registration number: C274 TPG. Mileage: 131,864
Ewbank's • UK • 4 Jul 2025
Market Position:
Market Average
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Description
Rare opportunity to acquire a genuine one owner from new garage find.
Finished in Targa red with grey pipped velour upholstery pipped in red with matching red seat belts.
Still sitting on original Wolfrace Sonic pepper pot 12inch alloy wheels.
Last on the road in 2017 just after extensive restoration in 2016 all of which is document by photographs.
Due to bereavement it was then stored in the garage ever since.
It wouldn't take much to get this 80s iconic original survivor car back on the road.
A great opportunity to acquire a fast appreciating modern classic hot hatch which is now a rare sight on the roads.
Please treat the MG Metro as a light restoration/recommissioning project and one that will need to be transported from ourselves.
Please note that buyers premium is 10% plus VAT (total 12% inc VAT) on all cars and motorbikes, subject to a minimum of £150 plus VAT.
Please be aware that all lots are sold as seen and without any warranty implied or given.
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Price Analysis vs Other Metros
£3,000
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,475
Median Price (Since 2020)
£22,400
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Metro Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 8th Nov 2019
Latest MOT mileage:
131,852 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 9th Nov 2018, 131,852 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- rear crossmember has heavy surface corrosion in several places
Failed
On 27th Sept 2018, 131,849 miles
There were 6 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Advisory:
- Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- rear cross member has heavy corrosion in several places
- n/s rear brake binding slightly
Passed
On 13th Jul 2016, 131,841 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- many repairs to underside of vehicle
Failed
On 7th Jul 2016, 131,841 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
- Offside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
- Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable inner knuckle worn to excess (2.2.C.1d)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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