MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,450 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Coolant leak
o/s & n/s floor weak.
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?
Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B973 OHC is a 1984 Austin Metro City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1984 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 34,792 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Austin Metro City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B973 OHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro City typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What year was B973 OHC registered?
B973 OHC is a 1984 Austin Metro City, first registered on 1 October 1984.
Is B973 OHC safe to buy?
The MOT history for B973 OHC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does B973 OHC have outstanding finance?
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