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F46 BJK

1989 Austin Maestro 500 City

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,007 mi
Last recorded90,007 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City88,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF46 BJK
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 90,007 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 89,991 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 89,987 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 89,774 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 89,343 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 89,334 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 89,246 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 89,246 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 6 Apr 2018 89,071 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 88,866 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 88,679 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 88,370 miles

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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F46 BJK is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 F46 BJK, 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 F46 BJK registered?

F46 BJK is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 10 February 1989.

Is F46 BJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F46 BJK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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