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VYA 674W

1981 Austin Mini Metro L

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,836 mi
Last recorded33,836 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2006
Typical for 1981 Austin Mini Metro L48,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYA 674W
MakeAustin
ModelMini Metro L
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2006 33,836 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 33,836 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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VYA 674W is a 1981 Austin Mini Metro L in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VYA 674W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VYA 674W registered?

VYA 674W is a 1981 Austin Mini Metro L, first registered on 4 March 1981.

Is VYA 674W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYA 674W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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