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G671 BGL

1989 Austin Metro Mosaic

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,866 mi
Last recorded55,866 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic47,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG671 BGL
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mosaic
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 55,866 miles

body work in poor condition

offside & nearside rear tyres very perished

offside front worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Jan 2011 54,905 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 53,766 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 52,638 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 52,638 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 51,581 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2008 51,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 50,121 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 50,117 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 48,280 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 48,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Mosaic?

Based on 683 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
1,363
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 40
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 34
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G671 BGL is a 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 47,246 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 Mosaic fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G671 BGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was G671 BGL registered?

G671 BGL is a 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic, first registered on 21 December 1989.

Is G671 BGL safe to buy?

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