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A680 EUF

1984 Austin Mini Metro L

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,057 mi
Last recorded65,057 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Metro L55,175 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA680 EUF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Metro L
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 65,057 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 60,199 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 60,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight movement to front anti roll bar assembly

Pass 21 May 2007 59,942 miles

most steel brake pipes are corroded

n/s sill has corrosion

Pass 23 May 2006 59,941 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 59,941 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A680 EUF is a 1984 Austin Mini Metro L in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 55,175 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 A680 EUF, 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 42 years old, this Austin Mini Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A680 EUF registered?

A680 EUF is a 1984 Austin Mini Metro L, first registered on 14 March 1984.

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