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800 MRL

1961 Austin A30 Seven

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,337 mi
Last recorded32,337 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1961 Austin A30 Seven43,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration800 MRL
MakeAustin
ModelA30 Seven
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 32,337 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 32,337 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 32,222 miles

ALL TYRES CRACKING

Pass 22 Jul 2014 32,205 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 32,202 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 32,202 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 32,199 miles

front tyres starting to crack

Pass 7 Aug 2009 32,196 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 32,196 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all 4 tyres cracking

underbody rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2008 31,749 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 31,554 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 30,131 miles

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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800 MRL is a 1961 Austin A30 Seven in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1961 Austin A30 Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 43,730 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 800 MRL, 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 65 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 800 MRL registered?

800 MRL is a 1961 Austin A30 Seven, first registered on 1 November 1961.

Is 800 MRL safe to buy?

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