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G971 HAV

1989 Austin Metro L

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,785 mi
Last recorded41,785 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2007
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG971 HAV
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2007 41,785 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in both wheelbearings

some corrosion in front inner arches

some corrosion on n/s and o/s floor/inner sills

some play in steering rack

vehicle corroding everywhere

Fail 20 Aug 2007 41,780 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front brakehose ends corrded

slight play in both front wheelbearings

some corrosion in front inner wheel arches

some corrosion on n/s+o/s floor/inner sills

some play in steering rack

vehicle corroding everywhere

Pass 17 Jul 2006 38,726 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 38,726 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

small crack in b zoneof windowscreen

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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G971 HAV is a 1989 Austin Metro L in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 G971 HAV, 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.

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What year was G971 HAV registered?

G971 HAV is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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