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G467 LRM

1989 Austin Maestro Special

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

13,000 mi
Last recorded13,000 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro Special61,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG467 LRM
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Special
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 13,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases of centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 12,948 miles

corrosion to exhaust

slight corrosion to inner sills

Fail 26 Apr 2018 12,932 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

corrosion to exhaust

slight corrosion to inner sills

Pass 20 Apr 2017 12,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 12,537 miles

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely both (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2008 12,466 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 12,466 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/front tyre perrished

n/s/front wiper split

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro Special?

Based on 710 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
1,168
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38
constant velocity joint gaiter split 34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 34
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G467 LRM is a 1989 Austin Maestro Special in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 Austin Maestro Special models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 61,069 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 Maestro Special fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G467 LRM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro Special typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Maestro Special is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G467 LRM registered?

G467 LRM is a 1989 Austin Maestro Special, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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