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MOC 967X

1981 Austin Mini Metro L

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

29,551 mi
Last recorded29,551 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 1981 Austin Mini Metro L48,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOC 967X
MakeAustin
ModelMini Metro L
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2010 29,551 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 29,551 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 May 2009 28,959 miles

slight play ball jionts os poor wellding all round blacked up heavaley

Pass 17 Jun 2008 28,421 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 28,421 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 27,860 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 27,860 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2006 27,361 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 27,361 miles

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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MOC 967X is a 1981 Austin Mini Metro L in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1981 Austin Mini Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 48,274 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 MOC 967X, 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 45 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 MOC 967X registered?

MOC 967X is a 1981 Austin Mini Metro L, first registered on 22 December 1981.

Is MOC 967X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MOC 967X shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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