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B885 RND

1984 Austin Maestro L

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,181 mi
Last recorded34,181 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2007
Typical for 1984 Austin Maestro L46,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB885 RND
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2007 34,181 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 33,902 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 33,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2005 33,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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B885 RND is a 1984 Austin Maestro L in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Austin Maestro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 46,235 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B885 RND, 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 42 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 B885 RND registered?

B885 RND is a 1984 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 10 August 1984.

Is B885 RND safe to buy?

The MOT history for B885 RND shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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