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769 BMD

1954 Austin A30 Seven

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,333 mi
Last recorded88,333 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1954 Austin A30 Seven55,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration769 BMD
MakeAustin
ModelA30 Seven
Year1954
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 88,333 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

slight stiffness in steering mechanism

Pass 27 Sep 2012 88,333 miles

boot floor slight surface corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2011 88,333 miles

general corrosion on boot floor

Fail 12 Sep 2011 88,333 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

general corrosion on boot floor

Pass 2 Aug 2010 88,333 miles

Slight corrosion behind nearside rear spring hanger.

Fail 20 Jul 2010 88,333 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Slight corrosion behind nearside rear spring hanger.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 88,040 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 88,040 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 87,535 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 87,515 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Austin A30 Seven?

Based on 3,348 MOT tests across 650 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
273
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
650
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 104
brake recording little or no effort 95
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 91
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 91
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
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769 BMD is a 1954 Austin A30 Seven in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1954 Austin A30 Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 55,444 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 A30 Seven fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 769 BMD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin A30 Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 72 years old, this Austin A30 Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 769 BMD registered?

769 BMD is a 1954 Austin A30 Seven, first registered on 23 September 1954.

Is 769 BMD safe to buy?

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