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G162 KWR

1989 Austin Metro Mosaic

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,779 mi
Last recorded39,779 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic47,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG162 KWR
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mosaic
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 39,779 miles

underseal on under body rear

Pass 15 Sep 2015 39,035 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 39,035 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 37,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 34,648 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 34,648 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Mosaic?

Based on 683 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
1,363
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 40
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 34
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G162 KWR is a 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 47,246 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Mosaic fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G162 KWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Mosaic typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro Mosaic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G162 KWR registered?

G162 KWR is a 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic, first registered on 18 October 1989.

Is G162 KWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G162 KWR 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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