MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,716 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/s/r tyre starting to show signs of tread separation.
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Metro L?
Based on 634 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SUT 72X is a 1981 Austin Mini Metro L in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 SUT 72X, 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 SUT 72X registered?
SUT 72X is a 1981 Austin Mini Metro L, first registered on 1 August 1981.
Is SUT 72X safe to buy?
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