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G873 RPN

1989 Austin Montego L

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,812 mi
Last recorded101,812 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2006
Typical for 1989 Austin Montego L79,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG873 RPN
MakeAustin
ModelMontego L
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2006 101,812 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight water damage to front registration plate

surface corrosion to front of offside chassis rail

surface perishing to both front tyres

Fail 18 Oct 2006 101,785 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight water damage to front registration plate

surface corrosion to front of offside chassis rail

surface perishing to both front tyres

Pass 15 Oct 2005 99,832 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both handbrake cables outer casings deteriorated

oil leak

surface corrosion to rear of both inner sills

Fail 21 Sep 2005 99,626 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both handbrake cables outer casings deteriorated

oil leak

How Reliable is the Austin Montego L?

Based on 1,348 MOT tests across 318 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
886
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
318
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 228
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 108
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 48
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 44
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G873 RPN is a 1989 Austin Montego L in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Austin Montego L models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 79,199 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 Montego L fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 228 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G873 RPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was G873 RPN registered?

G873 RPN is a 1989 Austin Montego L, first registered on 30 October 1989.

Is G873 RPN safe to buy?

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