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B429 DRP

1984 Austin Mini Metro L

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,822 mi
Last recorded48,822 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Metro L55,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB429 DRP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Metro L
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 48,822 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 48,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 44,860 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 13 Aug 2014 44,856 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Jul 2012 44,587 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 42,867 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 41,481 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hand brake comes up high

Fail 18 Jan 2007 38,475 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 38,475 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 36,464 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Metro L?

Based on 634 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
863
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 26
Steering rack gaiter split 24
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 20
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19
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B429 DRP is a 1984 Austin Mini Metro L in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B429 DRP, 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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B429 DRP is a 1984 Austin Mini Metro L, first registered on 21 November 1984.

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