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G412 GFL

1989 Austin Metro City

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

53,922 mi
Last recorded53,922 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG412 GFL
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 53,922 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 53,806 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 53,726 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 53,570 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 52,936 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 52,448 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 52,448 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 52,001 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 51,117 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 50,296 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 49,279 miles

brake wear indicator on

Pass 15 Jul 2014 47,323 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 46,296 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 45,361 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 41,217 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 40,795 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 40,142 miles

Oil leak

underside rusty in places

Pass 6 May 2008 39,226 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 38,165 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 37,268 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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G412 GFL is a 1989 Austin Metro City in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 G412 GFL, 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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What year was G412 GFL registered?

G412 GFL is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G412 GFL safe to buy?

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