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B619 XDV

1985 Austin Metro City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,684 mi
Last recorded67,684 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro City45,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB619 XDV
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 67,684 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 67,197 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 66,677 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 66,125 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 65,535 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 64,955 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2019 64,551 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 64,551 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 64,508 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 63,870 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 63,870 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2017 63,784 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 63,565 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 63,414 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 63,062 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 62,992 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 62,992 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 61,994 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 61,994 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 60,749 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 59,300 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2006 59,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?

Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 640
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 458
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 398
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 367
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 318
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B619 XDV is a 1985 Austin Metro City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 45,912 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Metro City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B619 XDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B619 XDV registered?

B619 XDV is a 1985 Austin Metro City, first registered on 25 February 1985.

Is B619 XDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B619 XDV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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