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B863 ODG

1985 Austin Metro L

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,054 mi
Last recorded50,054 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro L38,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB863 ODG
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2008 50,054 miles

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 27 Aug 2008 49,921 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 45,214 miles

slight play in steering rack,steering coupling starting to perish.

Pass 8 Sep 2006 41,648 miles

tyres starting to perish.

Pass 5 Sep 2005 35,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?

Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
817
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,865
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 978
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 519
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 513
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 383
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B863 ODG is a 1985 Austin Metro L in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 38,877 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B863 ODG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B863 ODG registered?

B863 ODG is a 1985 Austin Metro L, first registered on 30 January 1985.

Is B863 ODG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B863 ODG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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