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B703 HRD

1985 Austin Montego L

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,561 mi
Last recorded55,561 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 1985 Austin Montego L53,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB703 HRD
MakeAustin
ModelMontego L
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 55,561 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 55,561 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 55,297 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2013 55,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2012 54,921 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

all 4 road springs corodded

rear whhel arches corodded

under body corodded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 54,591 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Feb 2010 54,208 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 53,800 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 53,793 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 53,348 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 53,348 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 52,878 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 52,330 miles

1)n/s and o/s wheel arches showing corrosion2)n/s and o/s/r outter sill showing corrosion.

How Reliable is the Austin Montego L?

Based on 1,348 MOT tests across 318 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
886
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
318
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 228
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 108
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 48
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 44
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B703 HRD is a 1985 Austin Montego L in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1985 Austin Montego L models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 53,800 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 Montego L fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 228 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B703 HRD, 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 41 years old, this Austin Montego L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B703 HRD is a 1985 Austin Montego L, first registered on 7 March 1985.

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