1989 Austin Metro City 1.0L Petrol · F541 XLJ
1989 Austin Metro City (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1989. Recorded mileage 37,032 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN METRO CITY
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,032 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 998cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
F541 XLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2025
- 37,032 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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F541 XLJ Mileage History
- 08/09/202236,055 mi
- 06/04/202436,664 mi+609 mi
- 06/04/202436,664 mi
- 23/08/202537,028 mi+364 mi
- 23/08/202537,032 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 330 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F541 XLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Austin Metro City (F541 XLJ) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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