£6,000 (Est: £6,000 - £8,000)
1988 MG METRO
Mathewsons • UK • 5 Feb 2025
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£6,000 (Est: £6,000 - £8,000)
1988 MG METRO
UK • 5 Feb 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a classic 1988 MG Metro with a 1275cc engine and a 4-speed manual transmission. It has a current speedometer reading of 48,000 miles and a valid MOT until July 2025, which is a positive sign. Viewings are available from late January to early February 2025 in Pickering, UK.
Condition
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48,000 miles
F722 DBA
1988
Auction
Manual
RHD
United Kingdom
£6,000 (Est: £6,000 - £8,000)
1988 MG METRO
Mathewsons • UK • 5 Feb 2025
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
Make: MG Model: METRO Registration: F722 DBA
Engine Size (cc): 1275 Transmission: 4 Speed Manual Petrol Current Speedometer Reading: 48000 Year of Manufacture: 1988 Date First Registered: 01/08/1988 MOT Expiry Date: 16/07/2025 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Monday 27 January - Tuesday 4 February 2025
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 12th Mar 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
48,249 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 23rd Feb 2026, 48,249 miles
Passed
On 13th Mar 2025, 48,007 miles
Passed
On 17th Jul 2024, 47,964 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Reversing lamps not working pre 1st September 2009
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/rusty on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Failed
On 17th Jul 2024, 47,964 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Reversing lamps not working pre 1st September 2009
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/rusty on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
MOT Mileage Trend
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