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A695 RYD

1984 Austin Mini Metro L

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

49,445 mi
Last recorded49,445 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Metro L55,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA695 RYD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Metro L
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2012 49,445 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

inner of rear panel corroded

sidewalls on both front tyres perished

Pass 4 Aug 2010 44,726 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 44,726 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 41,448 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 41,448 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 39,087 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 37,317 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 37,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2006 34,292 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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A695 RYD is a 1984 Austin Mini Metro L in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A695 RYD, 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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A695 RYD is a 1984 Austin Mini Metro L, first registered on 1 March 1984.

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