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TCD 240X

1982 Austin Mini Metro L

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,121 mi
Last recorded34,121 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2007
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini Metro L37,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCD 240X
MakeAustin
ModelMini Metro L
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2007 34,121 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

o/s/r inner seal corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2006 34,009 miles

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

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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TCD 240X is a 1982 Austin Mini Metro L in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TCD 240X, 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 TCD 240X registered?

TCD 240X is a 1982 Austin Mini Metro L, first registered on 1 April 1982.

Is TCD 240X safe to buy?

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