MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,910 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion to chassis and suspension
rear boot struts worn
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion to chassis and suspension
rear boot struts worn
Extensive welded repairs to front vallence and outer sills.
Rear tyres slightly perished
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
cracks forming on inside of rear tyres
slight corrosion to center section of exhaust
cracks forming on inside of rear tyres
slight corrosion to center section of exhaust
nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?
Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B873 AEP is a 1985 Austin Metro L in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 B873 AEP, 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.
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What year was B873 AEP registered?
B873 AEP is a 1985 Austin Metro L, first registered on 31 January 1985.
Is B873 AEP safe to buy?
The MOT history for B873 AEP shows 9 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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