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B207 PLE

1985 Austin Montego L

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,962 mi
Last recorded26,962 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1985 Austin Montego L53,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB207 PLE
MakeAustin
ModelMontego L
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 26,962 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 26,435 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 26,432 miles

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

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

Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 25,118 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Montego L?

Based on 1,348 MOT tests across 318 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
886
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
318
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 228
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 108
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 48
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 44
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B207 PLE is a 1985 Austin Montego L in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Austin Montego L models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 53,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Montego L fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 228 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B207 PLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Montego L typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Montego L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B207 PLE registered?

B207 PLE is a 1985 Austin Montego L, first registered on 27 April 1985.

Is B207 PLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B207 PLE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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