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E981 GBV

1987 Austin Maestro City X

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,395 mi
Last recorded16,395 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro City X51,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE981 GBV
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City X
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2026 16,395 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2011 16,074 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 15,238 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 14,483 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 13,765 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007
Pass 11 Sep 2006 13,151 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro City X?

Based on 730 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
950
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 28
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 26
fog lamp not working 25
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E981 GBV is a 1987 Austin Maestro City X in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Austin Maestro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 51,080 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro City X fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E981 GBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Maestro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E981 GBV registered?

E981 GBV is a 1987 Austin Maestro City X, first registered on 23 September 1987.

Is E981 GBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E981 GBV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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