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D816 MGL

1987 Austin Maestro L

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,855 mi
Last recorded36,855 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro L58,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD816 MGL
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2010 36,855 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front sill tops rusty

corosion on handbrake cables

corosion on underside and susp/parts

doors rusty and taped

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2009 32,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corosion on underside and susp/parts

oil leak on engine

various corosion on body

Pass 28 Apr 2008 32,264 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

corosion on body work

corosion on underside

n/s/f lamp repaired

Pass 5 Apr 2007 32,244 miles

corosion on underside

hand brake brackets rusty

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

oil leak on engine

corosion on doors and sills

Pass 11 Apr 2006 32,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

brake pedal slightly spongy

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

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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D816 MGL is a 1987 Austin Maestro L in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Austin Maestro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 58,605 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 D816 MGL, 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 39 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 D816 MGL registered?

D816 MGL is a 1987 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 5 May 1987.

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