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WLY 487X

1982 Austin Mini Metro L

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,364 mi
Last recorded32,364 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2008
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini Metro L37,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLY 487X
MakeAustin
ModelMini Metro L
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2008 32,364 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r brake performance low

Fail 14 Mar 2008 32,364 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 31,424 miles

offside outer sill holed not in prescibed area.

Pass 23 Feb 2006 30,228 miles

nearside rear tyre slight cracking on inner sidewall

offside outer sill corroded not in prescribed area

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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WLY 487X is a 1982 Austin Mini Metro L in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Austin Mini Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 37,263 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 WLY 487X, 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 44 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 WLY 487X registered?

WLY 487X is a 1982 Austin Mini Metro L, first registered on 26 March 1982.

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