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G837 ODH

1989 Austin Metro City X

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,377 mi
Last recorded54,377 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City X48,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG837 ODH
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 54,377 miles

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

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

Underside structure and components covered in underseal

Pass 13 May 2025 53,770 miles

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

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

Underside structure and components covered in underseal

Fail 12 May 2025 53,764 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill / Jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Underside structure and components covered in underseal

Pass 16 Sep 2021 52,548 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox oil weap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 52,450 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 52,424 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 52,424 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 52,220 miles

nearside and offside rear floorpans corroded at join to rear valance

Fail 12 Jun 2018 52,220 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch at seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan at inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

nearside and offside rear floorpans corroded at join to rear valance

Pass 25 May 2017 51,876 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 May 2017 51,870 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 50,432 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all front brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 17 May 2016 50,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all front brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 4 Jun 2015 50,152 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 50,103 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 49,960 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 49,959 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 49,696 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 49,696 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 49,320 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 49,319 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 14 May 2010 48,749 miles

All brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate deteriorated

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2010 48,732 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

All brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2009 48,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

lots of corrosion on body

Fail 11 May 2009 48,372 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

lots of corrosion on body

Pass 13 May 2008 47,990 miles

suspension low

Fail 13 May 2008 47,990 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

suspension low

Pass 14 May 2007 47,253 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 47,253 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 May 2006 46,046 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 610
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 339
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 322
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 268
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
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G837 ODH is a 1989 Austin Metro City X in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 48,095 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 City X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G837 ODH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G837 ODH is a 1989 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 30 September 1989.

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