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G868 MHA

1990 Austin Metro L

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,925 mi
Last recorded51,925 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2007
Typical for 1990 Austin Metro L50,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG868 MHA
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2007 51,925 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 49,454 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 49,454 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 47,600 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 47,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?

Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
817
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,865
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 978
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 519
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 513
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 383
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G868 MHA is a 1990 Austin Metro L in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 50,332 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G868 MHA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 36 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G868 MHA registered?

G868 MHA is a 1990 Austin Metro L, first registered on 9 April 1990.

Is G868 MHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G868 MHA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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