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G947 JEG

1989 Austin Metro Mosaic

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

36,905 mi
Last recorded36,905 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic47,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG947 JEG
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mosaic
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2025 36,905 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near jacking point (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near jacking point (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rubber fuel return pipe split

Pass 8 May 2024 36,851 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 36,844 miles

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

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

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

Suspension low causing tyre to body contact

Pass 20 Apr 2023 36,267 miles

Engine oil leak, but not excessive

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 36,267 miles

Engine oil leak, but not excessive

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 35,609 miles

6x flexible hoses perished

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine\gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 34,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 May 2021 34,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 34,272 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 33,510 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 32,482 miles

Front tyres are a different size to rear.

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 30,903 miles

Different Sized Tyres Fitted on Front Axle To Rear Axle

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

Pass 11 May 2016 29,276 miles

Different Size Tyres Fitted on Front and Rear Axles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 29,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 28,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 8 May 2015 28,499 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 2 May 2014 27,372 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 26,558 miles

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

Different Alloy Wheels and Tyres Fitted

Fail 7 May 2013 26,555 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Near side front and rear tyres starting to perish and crack.

Pass 28 Apr 2012 25,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Small Tread Cracks In All Tyres

Fail 28 Apr 2012 25,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Small Tread Cracks In All Tyres

Pass 27 Apr 2011 24,702 miles

Offside and Nearside Rear Tyres Slight Cracking in Tread

Pass 4 May 2010 22,840 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 22,815 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

offside front tyre cracking also nearside rear

Pass 19 Mar 2009 20,945 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 19,731 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 19,731 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 18,891 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 18,835 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Mosaic?

Based on 683 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
1,363
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 40
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 34
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G947 JEG is a 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 47,246 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Mosaic fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G947 JEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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G947 JEG is a 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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