£7,966
1988 MG Metro
Historics • UK • 2 Mar 2024
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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£7,966
1988 MG Metro
UK • 2 Mar 2024 • Lot 185
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1988 MG Metro is a well-preserved example with believed low mileage (under 20,000) and original features. Offered at no reserve, it comes with a recent MoT and is described as rust-free, potentially appealing to collectors seeking a classic 'hot hatch'.
Condition
7
The car is described as a 'very good original example' and 'rust free' with mileage believed to be less than 20,000. The MoT history goes back to 2006, supporting the low mileage claim. While not explicitly stated as perfect, the description suggests it is in excellent condition for its age.
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19,279 miles
E657 JPC
1988
Auction
SAXXFWNM1DB612241
RHD
United Kingdom
£7,966
1988 MG Metro
Historics • UK • 2 Mar 2024
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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Description
The MG Metro was introduced in May 1982 some 18 months after the closure of the MG factory at Abingdon.
MG’s first attempt at the then new ‘hot hatch’ era, it was the perception of many manufacturers that most car buyers were concerned, open top two seat sports cars were something from the past.
The MG Metro boasted some quite positive features for the day including the standard use of powerful servo assisted brakes using four-pot calipers up front, very competitive performance and superb economy courtesy of the responsive and well proven A+ series engine.
With around 120,000 made between 1982 and 1990, most are of the facelift variant launched in October 1984 where the bonnet line was lowered and streamlined, and a new interior and dash moulding was introduced.
This lovely, rust free 1988 MG Metro is completely original and is believed to have covered less than 20,000 miles from new, this would seem to be correct by its lovely condition and the Mo
T history going back to 2006.
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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
Valid
Expires on 16th Jul 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
19,454 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 17th Jul 2026, 19,454 miles
Passed
On 19th Aug 2024, 19,387 miles
Passed
On 14th Feb 2024, 19,290 miles
Passed
On 31st Aug 2022, 19,074 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front join (6.1.2 (a))
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Operating from Ascot, Berkshire, Historics is a physical auction house handling classic, sports, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions in the UK and offer vehicle consignment and valuation services.
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