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ROA 672Y

1982 Austin Mini Metro L

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,872 mi
Last recorded62,872 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini Metro L37,263 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROA 672Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Metro L
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 62,872 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 62,618 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 62,618 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 61,975 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2006 59,189 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 59,189 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 56,616 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Metro L?

Based on 634 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
863
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 26
Steering rack gaiter split 24
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 20
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19
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ROA 672Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Metro L in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1982 Austin Mini Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 37,263 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 Mini Metro L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ROA 672Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 44 years old, this Austin Mini Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ROA 672Y registered?

ROA 672Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Metro L, first registered on 6 October 1982.

Is ROA 672Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROA 672Y shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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