CarVerify

Free Car Check

G158 LGP

1989 Austin Metro City

Beige Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

570,473 mi
Last recorded570,473 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2006
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Austin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG158 LGP
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2006 570,473 miles

Advanced corroion exhaust tank (borderline)

Advanced corrosion rear suspension pipes

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hazard light switch cover missing

n/s healamp lense damaged

Fail 23 Aug 2006 57,073 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake fluid low

corropsion to rear displacer pipes

damage to n/s headlamp lense

hazard light switch cover missing

note: new exhaust fitted

Pass 14 May 2005 55,736 miles

Nearside Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

heavely under sealed

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?

Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 640
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 458
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 398
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 367
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 318
Full Austin Metro City reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G158 LGP is a 1989 Austin Metro City in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G158 LGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G158 LGP?

You can check the full history of G158 LGP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G158 LGP registered?

G158 LGP is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 4 September 1989.

Is G158 LGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G158 LGP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G158 LGP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G158 LGP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.