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B848 MMV

1985 Austin Metro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,805 mi
Last recorded24,805 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro L38,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB848 MMV
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 24,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

frot tyres low on inner edges

Fail 11 Mar 2014 24,791 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

frot tyres low on inner edges

o/s/r backplate "wet"

Fail 31 Jan 2013 18,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 18,959 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 16,735 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2011 12,448 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?

Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
817
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,865
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 978
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 519
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 513
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 383
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B848 MMV is a 1985 Austin Metro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 38,877 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B848 MMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B848 MMV registered?

B848 MMV is a 1985 Austin Metro L, first registered on 10 April 1985.

Is B848 MMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B848 MMV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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