CarVerify

Free Car Check

B621 WAE

1984 Austin Mini Metro L

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,938 mi
Last recorded36,938 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2007
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Metro L55,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Austin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB621 WAE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Metro L
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
View full Austin Mini Metro L reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2007 36,938 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

petrol cap sealing washer slight deteriratet

Fail 2 Nov 2007 36,765 miles

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

petrol cap sealing washer slight deteriratet

Pass 23 Oct 2006 33,554 miles

FRONT PADS LOW.EX CORROSION UPPER AND LOWER O/S/F WING,AND FRONT VALANCE.

Fail 21 Oct 2006 33,554 miles

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

FRONT PADS LOW.EX CORR O/S/F UPPER AND LOWER WING,FRONT VALANCE,O/S MIDDLE FLOOR OUTSIDE OF PRESCRIBED AREA.

Pass 8 Nov 2005 32,597 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 32,597 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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
Full Austin Mini Metro L reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B621 WAE is a 1984 Austin Mini Metro L in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 55,175 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 B621 WAE, 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 42 years old, this Austin Mini Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B621 WAE?

You can check the full history of B621 WAE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B621 WAE registered?

B621 WAE is a 1984 Austin Mini Metro L, first registered on 1 November 1984.

Is B621 WAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B621 WAE shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B621 WAE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B621 WAE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.