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MOR 705Y

1983 Austin Maestro L

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

12,624 mi
Last recorded12,624 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Maestro L55,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOR 705Y
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 12,624 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 12,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At downpipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 12,411 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At down-pipe joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 12,400 miles

Nearside Rear sidewalls starting to show signs of perishing.

Pass 15 Mar 2017 12,389 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 12,389 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 12,367 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 12,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Tailgate won't open.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 12,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tailgate struts weak.

Fail 4 Mar 2014 12,293 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 12,264 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 12,226 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 12,168 miles

advise slight noise from o/s/f hub bearing

Pass 10 Mar 2010 12,074 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 12,074 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 12,064 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 11,722 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 11,722 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 11,630 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 11,548 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 11,548 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro L?

Based on 4,020 MOT tests across 873 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,071
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 487
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 280
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 162
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 159
constant velocity joint gaiter split 155
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MOR 705Y is a 1983 Austin Maestro L in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1983 Austin Maestro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 55,725 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro L fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 487 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MOR 705Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro L typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Maestro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MOR 705Y registered?

MOR 705Y is a 1983 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 1 April 1983.

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The MOT history for MOR 705Y shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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