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A686 CFG

1983 Austin Mini Metro L

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,662 mi
Last recorded49,662 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2008
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Metro L45,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA686 CFG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Metro L
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2008 49,662 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 49,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 44,547 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 44,538 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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A686 CFG is a 1983 Austin Mini Metro L in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A686 CFG, 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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What year was A686 CFG registered?

A686 CFG is a 1983 Austin Mini Metro L, first registered on 11 November 1983.

Is A686 CFG safe to buy?

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