CarVerify

Free Car Check

DOA 463

1937 Austin 7

Red Petrol 747cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,824 mi
Last recorded62,824 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1937 Austin 753,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Austin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOA 463
MakeAustin
Model7
Year1937
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc
View full Austin 7 reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 62,824 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 62,779 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 62,574 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 62,465 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 62,252 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 62,125 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 62,047 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 62,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Austin 7?

Based on 3,419 MOT tests across 662 vehicles.

92.4%
Pass Rate
197
Miles/Year
100
Year Lifespan
662
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 34
brake recording little or no effort 29
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 22
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
Full Austin 7 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DOA 463 is a 1937 Austin 7 in Red with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1937 Austin 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 53,626 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin 7 fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DOA 463, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 100 years. At 89 years old, this Austin 7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DOA 463?

You can check the full history of DOA 463 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DOA 463 registered?

DOA 463 is a 1937 Austin 7, first registered on 24 March 1937.

Is DOA 463 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOA 463 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DOA 463 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DOA 463. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.