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B749 JBD

1985 Austin Montego Hl

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,959 mi
Last recorded69,959 miles
Recorded on2 May 2006
Typical for 1985 Austin Montego Hl75,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB749 JBD
MakeAustin
ModelMontego Hl
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2006 69,959 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 69,959 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Austin Montego Hl?

Based on 484 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
806
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 21
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 19
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 17
constant velocity joint gaiter split 13
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B749 JBD is a 1985 Austin Montego Hl in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Austin Montego Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 75,582 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 Hl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B749 JBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was B749 JBD registered?

B749 JBD is a 1985 Austin Montego Hl, first registered on 7 June 1985.

Is B749 JBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B749 JBD shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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