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G620 RUF

1989 Austin Metro Gs

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

42,500 mi
Last recorded42,500 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2007
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Gs53,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG620 RUF
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Gs
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2007 42,500 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 41,341 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 41,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Gs?

Based on 878 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
1,047
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 103
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 91
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
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G620 RUF is a 1989 Austin Metro Gs in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 53,206 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 Gs fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G620 RUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was G620 RUF registered?

G620 RUF is a 1989 Austin Metro Gs, first registered on 11 October 1989.

Is G620 RUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G620 RUF shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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