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XLJ 795Y

1982 Austin Mini Metro L

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,829 mi
Last recorded57,829 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini Metro L37,263 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLJ 795Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Metro L
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2012 57,829 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2011 57,147 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2011 57,147 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 56,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2010 56,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 55,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 54,062 miles

n/s/r tyre near legal limit

play in n/s/f steering rack arm

Fail 22 Feb 2008 54,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre near legal limit

play in n/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 9 Mar 2007 52,894 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 52,894 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

play n/s steering rack

Pass 28 Feb 2006 51,545 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 51,545 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major 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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XLJ 795Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Metro L in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XLJ 795Y, 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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XLJ 795Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Metro L, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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