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B666 NLR

1984 Austin Mini Metro L

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

35,785 mi
Last recorded35,785 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2007
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Metro L55,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB666 NLR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Metro L
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2007 35,785 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre worn to 1.6mm.

n/s rear sub frame to body mounting area weak ( advise this be looked at ) )

o/s sill to floor weak.

under body condition poor.

Pass 18 Apr 2006 32,611 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 32,611 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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B666 NLR is a 1984 Austin Mini Metro L in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 B666 NLR, 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.

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B666 NLR is a 1984 Austin Mini Metro L, first registered on 30 November 1984.

Is B666 NLR safe to buy?

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