MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,900 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
offside rear wheel arch corroded
slight play in both front top strut mountings
Oil leak
both rear wheel archers corroded
slight play in nearside front top strut mounting
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both rear wheel archers corroded
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Austin Montego L?
Based on 1,348 MOT tests across 318 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B478 SWW is a 1984 Austin Montego L in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1984 Austin Montego L models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 33,155 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 B478 SWW, 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 42 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 B478 SWW registered?
B478 SWW is a 1984 Austin Montego L, first registered on 30 August 1984.
Is B478 SWW safe to buy?
The MOT history for B478 SWW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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