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G39 MKR

1989 Austin Metro City X

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,338 mi
Last recorded72,338 miles
Recorded on14 May 2007
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City X48,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG39 MKR
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 May 2007 72,338 miles

1/ clutch very worn †2/ suspension low †3/ oil leak from rocker cover †4/ water leak from thermostat housing †5/ old repairs on floor rusted

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 May 2007 72,338 miles

1/ clutch very worn †2/ suspension low †3/ oil leak from rocker cover †4/ water leak from thermostat housing †5/ old repairs on floor rusted

Pass 1 Jun 2006 68,927 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 68,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

1/ hc emissions very high †2/ water leak thermostat area †3/ oil leak rocker cover †

Pass 30 Aug 2005 65,031 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 65,031 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1/ o/s floor pan under front seat starting to rust †2/ slight play in steering rack †

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 610
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 339
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 322
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 268
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
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G39 MKR is a 1989 Austin Metro City X in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 48,095 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 X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G39 MKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G39 MKR registered?

G39 MKR is a 1989 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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