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XYJ 712Y

1983 Austin Mini Metro L

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

50,420 mi
Last recorded50,420 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2007
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Metro L45,387 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYJ 712Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Metro L
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2007 50,420 miles

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

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 104,818 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 104,813 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 48,689 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 48,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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XYJ 712Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Metro L in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 45,387 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 XYJ 712Y, 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 43 years old, this Austin Mini Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XYJ 712Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Metro L, first registered on 10 March 1983.

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