MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,561 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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