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B228 CUK

1985 Austin Montego Hl

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,794 mi
Last recorded116,794 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1985 Austin Montego Hl75,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB228 CUK
MakeAustin
ModelMontego Hl
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 116,794 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Mar 2016 116,606 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 23 Mar 2015 116,588 miles

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

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

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Mar 2014 115,596 miles

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

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Mar 2013 113,088 miles

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

slight oil leaks from engine

Fail 31 Jan 2013 113,067 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded and weak

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Jan 2012 111,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded and weak

o/s front outer door sill corroded and weak

o/s rear outer sill panel to wheel arch corroded and very weak

oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Feb 2011 109,656 miles

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

o/s front outer sill panel starting to corrode and weak at front section

Pass 4 Feb 2010 108,118 miles

floor and inner and outer door sills and rear wheel arches corroded and weak

rear seats and seat belts not fitted at time of retest

Fail 22 Jan 2010 108,103 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

floor and inner and outer door sills and rear wheel arches corroded and weak

Pass 22 Jan 2009 106,160 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s and n/s inner and outer door sills corroded and weak

o/s and n/s rear inner and outer wheel arches corroded and weak

Fail 22 Jan 2009 106,160 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s and n/s inner and outer door sills corroded and weak

o/s and n/s rear inner and outer wheel arches corroded and weak

Pass 22 Jan 2008 103,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both rear inner wheel arches corroded and weak

both rear tyres tread wearing uneven

Pass 16 Jan 2007 100,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s & n/s inner and outter sill panels corroded and weak

Pass 19 Jan 2006 97,804 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear wheel arches corroded

slight wear brake pedel rubber

slight wear steering rack

How Reliable is the Austin Montego Hl?

Based on 484 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
806
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 21
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 19
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 17
constant velocity joint gaiter split 13
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B228 CUK is a 1985 Austin Montego Hl in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Austin Montego Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 75,582 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Montego Hl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B228 CUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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B228 CUK is a 1985 Austin Montego Hl, first registered on 22 January 1985.

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