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BPY 881Y

1983 Austin Mini Metro L

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,275 mi
Last recorded55,275 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Metro L45,387 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPY 881Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Metro L
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 55,275 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 55,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 50,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Oct 2008 50,152 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 47,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

emmisions taken with slight exhaust blow.

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Metro L?

Based on 634 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
863
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 26
Steering rack gaiter split 24
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 20
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19
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BPY 881Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Metro L in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 45,387 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 Mini Metro L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BPY 881Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Mini Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BPY 881Y registered?

BPY 881Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Metro L, first registered on 1 June 1983.

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