MOT Status
ValidMileage
134,878 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear suspension pipes corroded.
Heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.
Rear metal brake pipes corroded.
Rear suspension pipes corroded.
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.
Rear metal brake pipes corroded.
Rear suspension pipes corroded.
Lower steering column rubber bush perished.
Rear suspension pipes corroded.
Slight damage to offside head light lens.
Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.
Heavy surface corroison to vehicle.
Rear suspension pipes corroded.
Slight movement in steering column top bearing.
Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit on edges.
Slight movement in steering column top bearing.
Surface corrosion to vehicle.
How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?
Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B821 NMV is a 1985 Austin Metro Auto in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
Across all 1985 Austin Metro Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 19,394 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Austin Metro Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B821 NMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Metro Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of B821 NMV?
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What year was B821 NMV registered?
B821 NMV is a 1985 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 7 June 1985.
Is B821 NMV safe to buy?
The MOT history for B821 NMV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does B821 NMV have outstanding finance?
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