MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,275 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
OFFSIDE REAR CORNER PANEL IN BOOT FLOOR PANEL CORRODED AND HOLED
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS IN SEVERAL PLACES
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
OFFSIDE REAR CORNER PANEL IN BOOT FLOOR PANEL CORRODED AND HOLED
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS IN SEVERAL PLACES
BOTH REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTINGS SLIGHTLY PERRISHED
BOTH REARS OF OUTER SILL PANELS CORRODED AND GETTING THIN
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING
BOTH REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTINGS SLIGHTLY PERRISHED
BOTH REARS OF OUTER SILL PANELS CORRODED AND GETTING THIN
SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED
BOTH REAR SUBFRAME RUBBER MOUNTINGS SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED
BOTH REARS OF OUTER SILL PANELS CORRODED AND GETTING THIN
NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH PANEL CORRODED
BOTH REAR SUBFRAME RUBBER MOUNTINGS SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED
BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED
BOTH REARS OF OUTER SILL PANELS CORRODED AND GETTING THIN
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED ON PASSENGERS SIDE OF SCREEN MORE THAN 40M OUT OF SWEEP OF WIPERS
BOTH REAR SUBFRAME RUBBER MOUNTINGS SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED
BOTH REARS OF OUTER SILL PANELS SLIGHTLY CORRODED
SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING
WIND SCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B IN SEVERAL PLACES UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED ON PASSENGERS SIDE OF SCREEN MORE THAN 40M OUT OF SWEEP OF WIPERS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
BOTH REAR SUBFRAME RUBBER MOUNTINGS SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED
BOTH REARS OF OUTER SILL PANELS SLIGHTLY CORRODED
SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING
WIND SCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B IN SEVERAL PLACES UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED ON PASSENGERS SIDE OF SCREEN MORE THAN 40M OUT OF SWEEP OF WIPERS
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded
outer sills corroded
screen has damege outside of zone b
slight oil leak
slight play in front wheel bearings
slight play in rear radios arms
suspension pipes corroded
wheel arches corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?
Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
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G162 MAV is a 1989 Austin Metro City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 G162 MAV, 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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G162 MAV is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 30 August 1989.
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