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B649 GBD

1985 Austin Metro City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,924 mi
Last recorded34,924 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro City45,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB649 GBD
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 34,924 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 34,924 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r lamp unit slightly cracked

oil leak from engine

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2008 33,416 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leaks from engine and gearbox area

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 May 2007 33,173 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 33,173 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks from engine

top heater hose splitting

Pass 26 Apr 2006 32,962 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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B649 GBD is a 1985 Austin Metro City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B649 GBD, 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.

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B649 GBD is a 1985 Austin Metro City, first registered on 5 March 1985.

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