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A842 OFC

1984 Austin Mini Metro L

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

83,099 mi
Last recorded83,099 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Metro L55,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA842 OFC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Metro L
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 83,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated 2 x hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bushes on the limit of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated 2 x hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Rust holes in valance non structural.

Suspension pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 7 May 2019 83,099 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground Reversing light wiring. (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated 2 x hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bushes on the limit of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated 2 x hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Rust holes in valance non structural.

Suspension pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 80,507 miles

Metal brake pipes rusty

N/SR back plate damp

O/s/f/ n/s/r tyres worn on inside edge

Slight drag on o/s/f n/s/r wheels

Pass 26 Jul 2016 79,314 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 79,314 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 78,241 miles

Advise off side front floor to sill corroded

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 78,241 miles

Advise off side front floor to sill corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 77,857 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 77,236 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hole in rear valance

Fail 10 Apr 2013 77,236 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hole in rear valance

Pass 2 Feb 2012 76,924 miles

Hole in rear valance centre area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f jacking point welded from inside car

Pass 8 Feb 2011 76,512 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 76,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 75,606 miles

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

advise body welding

Pass 13 Feb 2008 74,705 miles

Oil leak

advise chasis welding and corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2008 74,705 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

advise chasis welding and corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2007 74,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 73,611 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 73,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2005 72,829 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 72,829 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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A842 OFC is a 1984 Austin Mini Metro L in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 A842 OFC, 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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A842 OFC is a 1984 Austin Mini Metro L, first registered on 1 April 1984.

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