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A219 LKK

1983 Austin Mini Metro L

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

52,140 mi
Last recorded52,140 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Metro L45,387 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA219 LKK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Metro L
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 52,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine, quite wet underneath but not dipping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 52,140 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine, quite wet underneath but not dipping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 51,949 miles

Nearside Rear suspension hydraulic pipes corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in wheel arch; corrosions at seams signs of body filler further away; Hard to assess properly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine; quite wet but not dripping off (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 51,689 miles

Nearside Rear suspension hydraulic pipes corroded

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion at body seams; body filler has been used further away; Hard to fully assess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine; quite wet but not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 51,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 51,403 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 51,398 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2018 51,183 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 51,183 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 51,068 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 51,066 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 50,850 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 50,602 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 50,600 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 50,320 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 49,941 miles

Nearside front inner arch corrosion outside of perscribed area's

Offside rear inner arch slight corrosion.

Fail 8 Aug 2013 49,933 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside front inner arch corrosion outside of perscribed area's

Offside rear inner arch slight corrosion.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 49,548 miles

Advise battery/earth slight fault.

Advise nsf floorpan corrosion.

Fail 30 Jul 2012 49,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Advise battery/earth slight fault.

Advise nsf floorpan corrosion.

Pass 8 Aug 2011 49,062 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 48,553 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 48,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2009 48,009 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2008 47,512 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 47,512 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 46,928 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 46,928 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r n /s/r inn sill slight corrsoin

Pass 22 Aug 2006 46,191 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 45,395 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Metro L?

Based on 634 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
863
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 26
Steering rack gaiter split 24
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 20
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19
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A219 LKK is a 1983 Austin Mini Metro L in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 45,387 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Metro L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A219 LKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Mini Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A219 LKK is a 1983 Austin Mini Metro L, first registered on 22 August 1983.

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