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B171 LAL

1985 Austin Maestro 500 City

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

13,533 mi
Last recorded13,533 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Maestro 500 City77,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB171 LAL
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 13,533 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 13,263 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 12,850 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 12,632 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 10,234 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 10,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

tow bar electrics missing at time of test

Pass 17 Jan 2020 10,074 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 9,705 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2013 9,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

advisery; offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2012 9,111 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 7,751 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 7,751 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 7,256 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 6,429 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro 500 City?

Based on 2,639 MOT tests across 521 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
1,368
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
521
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 355
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 238
Brake pipe excessively corroded 176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 158
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B171 LAL is a 1985 Austin Maestro 500 City in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1985 Austin Maestro 500 City models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 77,516 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro 500 City fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 418 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B171 LAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro 500 City typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Maestro 500 City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B171 LAL registered?

B171 LAL is a 1985 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 27 June 1985.

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