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F401 MGS

1989 Austin Maestro 500 City

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

163,480 mi
Last recorded163,480 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City88,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF401 MGS
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 14 May 2009 163,480 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 160,387 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 156,299 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 154,048 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2005 150,377 miles

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.

64.2%
Pass Rate
1,368
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
521
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 355
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 238
Brake pipe excessively corroded 176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 158
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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.

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