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SUT 72X

1981 Austin Mini Metro L

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

10,716 mi
Last recorded10,716 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1981 Austin Mini Metro L48,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUT 72X
MakeAustin
ModelMini Metro L
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 10,716 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 6,891 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 1,184 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 4,775 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 63,950 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 60,881 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 60,881 miles

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 52,895 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 42,180 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 42,177 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 36,709 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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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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SUT 72X is a 1981 Austin Mini Metro L, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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