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B875 MWD

1984 Austin Metro City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,515 mi
Last recorded33,515 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1984 Austin Metro City34,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB875 MWD
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 33,515 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre has cracks but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

offside rear tyre has cracks but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 29 Mar 2014 33,176 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 33,176 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 33,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 33,013 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 32,921 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 32,685 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 32,685 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 32,323 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 32,321 miles

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 31,865 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

advise offside front tyre cracks in side wall

rear suspension lower than front

Fail 6 Feb 2009 31,857 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise offside front tyre cracks in side wall

rear suspension lower than front

Pass 7 Feb 2008 31,177 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 30,623 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 30,063 miles

front brakes slightly unbalanced. †n/s parking brake slightly low efficiency

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?

Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 640
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 458
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 398
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 367
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 318
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B875 MWD is a 1984 Austin Metro City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 34,792 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 Metro City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B875 MWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B875 MWD is a 1984 Austin Metro City, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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