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B735 RNX

1985 Austin Metro City X

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

16,929 mi
Last recorded16,929 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro City X32,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB735 RNX
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 16,929 miles

Front Wipers not working on fast setting.

Rear Reverse lights not working.

Pass 17 Aug 2024 16,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer very corroded.

Rear Hydrolastic feed pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 11 Aug 2023 16,262 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2016 16,117 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

slight cracking to all tyres

Pass 26 Feb 2014 15,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 15,560 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 15,201 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 14,819 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 14,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 14,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 14,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 14,098 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 13,731 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 13,285 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 13,284 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 12,815 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 610
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 339
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 322
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 268
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
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B735 RNX is a 1985 Austin Metro City X in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 32,617 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro City X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B735 RNX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B735 RNX registered?

B735 RNX is a 1985 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 1 April 1985.

Is B735 RNX safe to buy?

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