£8,625 (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
1989 MG Metro Turbo 1 of 29 examples believed to be left on UK roads
Manor Park • UK • 19 Jul 2025
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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£8,625 (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
1989 MG Metro Turbo 1 of 29 examples believed to be left on UK roads
UK • 19 Jul 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1989 MG Metro Turbo is a rare find, believed to be one of only 29 left on UK roads. It's been recommissioned and is ready to drive, featuring its original handbooks and a smart interior, making it a desirable classic hot hatch.
Condition
7
The car is largely in original specification and smartly presented inside and out. It has had recent light mechanical recommissioning. There is slight wear visible, but no major damage is mentioned, suggesting a rating of Very Good.
/ 10
85,199 miles
SAXXFXND1BD869434
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
G303NUE
1989
Auction
£8,625 (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
1989 MG Metro Turbo 1 of 29 examples believed to be left on UK roads
Manor Park • UK • 19 Jul 2025
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
Track live values and receive listing alerts
Description
This is a proper little British hot hatch legend of the 90s! This MG Metro Turbo comes in traditional metallic green with famous red MG decals.
Becoming a very rare sight on the roads these days, this little mighty Metro turns heads everywhere it goes.
The car has recent had a light mechanical recommission and is ready to enjoy on the B roads this Summer.
The Metro Turbo was the essence of small car cool in the early 1980s but are now as rare as the proverbial hen’s teeth.
The formula was simple - take a lightweight, three-door hatch with the proven 1,275cc A-Series and add a turbo.
Featuring a Garrett T3 turbo, the engine was developed by Lotus Engineering, increasing power from 70bhp to 93bhp with a decent increase in torque and performance.
Subject to some minor recommissioning, service, and carburettor rebuild in 2023 to the sum of £1027.
Sporting smart interior in Grey Velour with red piping, MG motif, contrasting red seat belts, and red carpets throughout.
Supplied with i...
Price Analysis vs Other Metros
£3,000
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,475
Median Price (Since 2020)
£22,400
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 9th Dec 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
85,451 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 10th Dec 2025, 85,451 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- intermittent fault on front screen wash
Passed
On 2nd Oct 2024, 85,129 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Under-body has protective underseal coating. Unable to fully inspect some items.
Passed
On 19th Sept 2023, 85,052 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed
On 19th Sept 2023, 85,052 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
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