MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,974 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?
Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F229 LCG is a 1989 Austin Metro City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1989 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 48,172 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F229 LCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro City typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of F229 LCG?
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What year was F229 LCG registered?
F229 LCG is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 26 April 1989.
Is F229 LCG safe to buy?
The MOT history for F229 LCG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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