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BFJ 355Y

1982 Austin Mini Metro L

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

43,444 mi
Last recorded43,444 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2007
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini Metro L37,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFJ 355Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Metro L
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2007 43,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 8 Jan 2007 43,122 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 37,263 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 37,263 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2006 37,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BFJ 355Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Metro L in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1982 Austin Mini Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 37,263 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 BFJ 355Y, 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 44 years old, this Austin Mini Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BFJ 355Y registered?

BFJ 355Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Metro L, first registered on 24 September 1982.

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