1989 Austin Metro L 1.0L Petrol · G692 GTH
1989 Austin Metro L (1.0L, petrol). First registered 05/12/1989. Recorded mileage 38,036 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN METRO L
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 998cc
G692 GTH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/09/2025
- 38,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
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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G692 GTH Mileage History
- 13/11/202124,988 mi
- 24/11/202233,209 mi+8,221 mi
- 05/06/202437,799 mi+4,590 mi
- 09/09/202437,718 mi-81 mi
- 05/09/202538,036 mi+318 mi
Average of roughly 3,424 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
G692 GTH 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 L (G692 GTH) between November 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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