MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,480 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion not through all skins inner + outer sills + front + rear inner wheel arches + rear chassis rails + rear vallance
engine oil leak
exhaust front pipe heavily corroded
front brake pads thin
front coil springs heavily corroded
o/s front to rear brake pipe heavily corroded
outer sills very weak
slight play + knocking from steering column
slight play n/s/f wheel bearing
steering rack gaitors heavily perished
corrosion not through all skins inner/outer sills +floor pans +rear chassis rails to boot floor
engine oil leak
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro 500 City?
Based on 2,639 MOT tests across 521 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F401 MGS is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 88,839 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Austin Maestro 500 City fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 418 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F401 MGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Maestro 500 City typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Maestro 500 City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F401 MGS registered?
F401 MGS is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 21 February 1989.
Is F401 MGS safe to buy?
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