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JOV 665W

1981 Austin Metro Hle

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,054 mi
Last recorded113,054 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1981 Austin Metro Hle54,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOV 665W
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 113,054 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 111,909 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 110,589 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 109,489 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 109,486 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 108,759 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 107,951 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 106,950 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 105,890 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 104,598 miles

offside front brake slightly grabbing

offside rear tyre has signs of cracking in tread detected

Pass 5 Sep 2016 103,557 miles

offside front wheel bearing has slight play detected

Pass 19 Aug 2015 101,897 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Slight split detected (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 101,897 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Slight split detected (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Nut loose (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 99,608 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 96,850 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 96,847 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 95,280 miles

both front tyres have signs of cracking!!

Fail 17 Jul 2012 95,277 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres have signs of cracking!!

Pass 16 Jul 2011 93,705 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 92,633 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2010 92,632 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2009 89,065 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Jun 2009 89,065 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Jun 2008 85,248 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 85,248 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 78,767 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 74,501 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 74,501 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2005 70,065 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 70,065 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Hle?

Based on 1,061 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
704
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
Steering rack gaiter split 47
brake recording little or no effort 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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JOV 665W is a 1981 Austin Metro Hle in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1981 Austin Metro Hle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 54,007 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Hle fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JOV 665W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Hle typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 45 years old, this Austin Metro Hle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JOV 665W registered?

JOV 665W is a 1981 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 24 April 1981.

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