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G207 DFX

1989 Austin Metro Gta

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

39,805 mi
Last recorded39,805 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Gta58,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG207 DFX
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Gta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 39,805 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 37,054 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 34,671 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 33,310 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 32,933 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 32,457 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 32,074 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 31,625 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 31,319 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 30,686 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 29,523 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 28,772 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 27,659 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 27,645 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

different size wheels and tyres fitted front to rear

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Gta?

Based on 620 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
963
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 75
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Stop lamp not working 36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 27
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G207 DFX is a 1989 Austin Metro Gta in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro Gta models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 58,656 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Gta fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G207 DFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Gta typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro Gta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G207 DFX registered?

G207 DFX is a 1989 Austin Metro Gta, first registered on 11 December 1989.

Is G207 DFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G207 DFX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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