£6,900
1987 MG Metro 1.3 Only 35,000 miles from new
Manor Park • UK • 13 Apr 2024
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£6,900
1987 MG Metro 1.3 Only 35,000 miles from new
UK • 13 Apr 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1987 MG Metro 1.3 is presented as a well-preserved, low-mileage example with only 35,858 miles. It features a desirable sunroof, original interior, and is described as being in fine fettle, potentially making it an attractive purchase for collectors or enthusiasts.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in lovely condition throughout, with original specification interior, and believed to have covered less than 36,000 miles from new. The seller also states that if you want a low mileage MG Metro in fine fettle and original specification, it’s hard to look beyond this one.
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35,000 miles
SAXXFWNM1BD531255
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
E302YJL
1987
Auction
£6,900
1987 MG Metro 1.3 Only 35,000 miles from new
Manor Park • UK • 13 Apr 2024
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
Back in the early 1980s, British Leyland’s Austin Metro had begun to appear everywhere - even Lady Di drove one - but 1982 saw the introduction of the version everyone wanted, the MG Metro.
At this time the MG name, so long the bastion of affordable English sports cars, had become associated with the ancient and tired MGB and desperately needed a new model to invigorate the brand.
This period very much signified the rise of the hot hatch and BL cleverly used the MG badge to introduce a sporty, yet affordable, version of the Metro to compete with the likes of Ford’s Fiesta XR2.
The execution was slick, with a 73 bhp version on the venerable 1275cc engine and a smattering of MG badges and red highlights, and in 1983 it won What Car? Magazine’s Car of the Year.
This lovely 1987 MG Metro is completely original and is believed to have covered less than 36,000 miles from new, which would seem to be correct by its lovely condition throughout.
Finished in White with the original side deca...
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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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 28th Jun 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
36,596 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 29th Jun 2026, 36,596 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front manifold and rear join (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Failed
On 22nd Jun 2026, 36,588 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front manifold and rear join (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Passed
On 7th Jan 2025, 35,899 miles
Passed
On 1st Aug 2023, 35,822 miles
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