1989 Austin Metro City X 1.0L Petrol · G865 OGX
1989 Austin Metro City X (1.0L, petrol). First registered 25/08/1989. Recorded mileage 73,089 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN METRO CITY X
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/10/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,089 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
G865 OGX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2021
- 73,089 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 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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G865 OGX Mileage History
- 20/10/202173,076 mi
- 25/10/202173,089 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 924 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
G865 OGX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Austin Metro City X (G865 OGX) between October 2021 and October 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 October 2021 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: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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