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DVW 76X

1982 Austin Mini Metro L

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,110 mi
Last recorded54,110 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini Metro L37,263 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVW 76X
MakeAustin
ModelMini Metro L
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 54,110 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 53,944 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 53,278 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 51,956 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 51,209 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 51,201 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 42,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 40,516 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 40,503 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 40,002 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 40,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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DVW 76X is a 1982 Austin Mini Metro L in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1982 Austin Mini Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 37,263 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 DVW 76X, 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 44 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 DVW 76X registered?

DVW 76X is a 1982 Austin Mini Metro L, first registered on 2 July 1982.

Is DVW 76X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DVW 76X shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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