MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,099 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
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.
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
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
hole in rear valance
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
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
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
advise body welding
Oil leak
advise chasis welding and corrosion
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
advise chasis welding and corrosion
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)
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Metro L?
Based on 634 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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