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B823 BGS

1985 Austin Maestro L

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,290 mi
Last recorded58,290 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2006
Typical for 1985 Austin Maestro L59,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB823 BGS
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2006 58,290 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Dec 2006 58,285 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro L?

Based on 4,020 MOT tests across 873 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,071
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 487
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 280
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 162
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 159
constant velocity joint gaiter split 155
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B823 BGS is a 1985 Austin Maestro L in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Austin Maestro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 59,317 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 Maestro L fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 487 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B823 BGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro L typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Maestro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B823 BGS registered?

B823 BGS is a 1985 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 27 May 1985.

Is B823 BGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B823 BGS 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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