MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,682 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
heavy surface corrosion to front wings
o/s front tyre starting to wear on edges
Oil leak
engine oil leak
heavy corrosion to o/s/f outer wing
moderate corrosion to fuel tank filler pipe
moderate play in n/s/f track rod end
moderate wear to n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm support bushes
o/s/r light lense slightly damaged
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
engine oil leak
heavy corrosion to o/s/f outer wing
moderate corrosion to fuel tank filler pipe
moderate play to n/s/f track rod end
o/s/r light lense slightly damaged
How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?
Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B289 FOC is a 1985 Austin Metro L in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1985 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 38,877 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Austin Metro L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B289 FOC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B289 FOC registered?
B289 FOC is a 1985 Austin Metro L, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is B289 FOC safe to buy?
The MOT history for B289 FOC 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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