MOT Status
Mileage
35,456 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
small cut in n/s/r tyre
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Metro L?
Based on 634 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OWV 678X is a 1981 Austin Mini Metro L in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 OWV 678X, 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 OWV 678X registered?
OWV 678X is a 1981 Austin Mini Metro L, first registered on 14 August 1981.
Is OWV 678X safe to buy?
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