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G771 MGK

1989 Austin Metro L Auto

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

2,470 mi
Last recorded2,470 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L Auto41,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG771 MGK
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L Auto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 2,470 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 2,467 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 2,467 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 2,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2015 2,455 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

driver door slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2014 2,450 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 244,448 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 2,443 miles

Drivers door rusty

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 2,438 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2011 2,438 miles

Offside Outer Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 2,432 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 2,428 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 2,424 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 2,417 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 2,409 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 2,409 miles

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

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L Auto?

Based on 823 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
805
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 48
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 46
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 34
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34
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G771 MGK is a 1989 Austin Metro L Auto in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro L Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 41,354 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 L Auto fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G771 MGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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G771 MGK is a 1989 Austin Metro L Auto, first registered on 8 September 1989.

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