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D972 SGK

1987 Austin Metro L

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,775 mi
Last recorded33,775 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro L36,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD972 SGK
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 33,775 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 33,257 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 32,571 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 32,570 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FUEL CAP SEAL CRACKING

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR MISSING

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 19 Apr 2006 32,218 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 32,218 miles

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

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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D972 SGK is a 1987 Austin Metro L in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 36,624 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 D972 SGK, 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 39 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D972 SGK registered?

D972 SGK is a 1987 Austin Metro L, first registered on 14 May 1987.

Is D972 SGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D972 SGK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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