MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,202 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
f/o/s tyre worn †steering shaft coupling small splits †centre exhaust slight blow †f-o/s+n/s underwing closing panels holed †f/n/s floor area corroded †f/n/s jacking point corroded †r/n/s u/wing area corroded
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
centre exhaust box slight blow †f/o/s+f/n/s u/wing closing panels rusted †steering shaft small splits †f/n/s floor corroded †f/n/s jacking point corroded †r/n/s u/wing area slight corrosion †
How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?
Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B998 RCG is a 1985 Austin Metro City X in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1985 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 32,617 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 X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B998 RCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B998 RCG registered?
B998 RCG is a 1985 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 7 February 1985.
Is B998 RCG safe to buy?
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