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G217 JBV

1989 Austin Metro City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,337 mi
Last recorded19,337 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG217 JBV
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 19,337 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 19,331 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 19,240 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake efficiency only just met

exhaust heavily corroded

fuel filler heavily corroded

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2017 19,237 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake efficiency only just met

exhaust heavily corroded

fuel filler heavily corroded

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2016 18,807 miles

Nearside Front hub slight play

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape

Offside Rear fuel filler pipes heavily corroded

brake efficiency only just met

corrosion under vehicle

exhaust heavily corroded

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2015 18,272 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 18,272 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 17,659 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch pedal worn smooth

Pass 6 Nov 2013 17,148 miles

advisories as of last year

clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

Fail 6 Nov 2013 17,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advisories as of last year

clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

Pass 8 Nov 2012 16,613 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion started under vehicle

running weak on emissions

slight play in front hub assemblys

Pass 8 Nov 2011 16,070 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion started under vehicle

running weak on emissions

slight play in front ball joints

suspension low

Pass 1 Nov 2010 15,445 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 14,843 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 14,113 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

slight play in n/s a o/s front bottom ball joints

Fail 11 Nov 2008 14,113 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside front tyre

slight play in n/s a o/s front bottom ball joints

Pass 8 Nov 2007 13,575 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 12,942 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 12,942 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 11,953 miles

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
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G217 JBV is a 1989 Austin Metro City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G217 JBV, 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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G217 JBV is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 26 September 1989.

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