MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,924 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is B649 GBD safe to buy?
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