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B756 BGN

1984 Austin Mini Metro L

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,402 mi
Last recorded48,402 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Metro L55,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB756 BGN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Metro L
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2009 48,402 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 36,064 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 35,967 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 24,560 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 24,959 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Metro L?

Based on 634 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
863
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 26
Steering rack gaiter split 24
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 20
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19
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B756 BGN is a 1984 Austin Mini Metro L in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 55,175 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 Mini Metro L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B756 BGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Mini Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B756 BGN is a 1984 Austin Mini Metro L, first registered on 9 November 1984.

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