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G887 PJO

1989 Austin Metro L

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

48,585 mi
Last recorded48,585 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG887 PJO
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 48,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 47,760 miles

Underbody undersealed

Pass 23 Sep 2022 46,343 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

vehicle underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Aug 2021 44,910 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Round (5.2.3 (e))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2016 44,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 44,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 43,971 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 43,143 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 42,243 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 41,426 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 40,493 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 39,507 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 38,402 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 37,179 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 35,430 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 35,430 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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G887 PJO is a 1989 Austin Metro L in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 49,130 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G887 PJO, 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 37 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 G887 PJO registered?

G887 PJO is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G887 PJO safe to buy?

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