1985 Austin Metro City X 1.0L Petrol · B407 EGN
1985 Austin Metro City X (1.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Jul 1985. Recorded mileage 43,214 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN METRO CITY X
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,214 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B407 EGN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2023
- 43,214 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B407 EGN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Austin Metro City X (B407 EGN) between February 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front un”; “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front u”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
B407 EGN Mileage History
- 14/02/202239,908 mi
- 30/05/202343,211 mi+3,303 mi
- 13/06/202343,214 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,494 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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