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NTB 795W

1981 Austin Mini Metro L

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,225 mi
Last recorded71,225 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Austin Mini Metro L48,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTB 795W
MakeAustin
ModelMini Metro L
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 71,225 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 70,313 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 67,036 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 64,860 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 60,513 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Jun 2014 57,595 miles

veichle heavily undersealed underneath

Pass 17 Jun 2013 54,146 miles

underside vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Apr 2013 54,137 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake fluid low

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 53,654 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 52,560 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 51,630 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 50,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2007 50,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 45,062 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 45,045 miles
Fail 19 May 2005 45,041 miles

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

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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NTB 795W is a 1981 Austin Mini Metro L in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NTB 795W, 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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NTB 795W is a 1981 Austin Mini Metro L, first registered on 1 April 1981.

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