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DOV 787C

1965 Austin Sprite

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

2,480 mi
Last recorded2,480 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1965 Austin Sprite30,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOV 787C
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 2,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 2,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sign of nearside ad offside front tyres fouling on lower shock absorber nut.

Fail 24 Nov 2015 2,337 miles

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

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Wiring fault at dip-switch (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect incorrectly fitted/wrong pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit fouling n/s/f lower damper bolt intermittantly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracks in tread and inside wall...fouling o/s/f lower damper bolt intermittantly (4.1.E.1)

clutch not clearing correctly

Pass 6 Sep 2014 2,337 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 2,337 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 2,269 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 2,268 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 2,120 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 1,818 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 1,815 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2009 1,635 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 1,631 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 1,630 miles

Both front tyres low.

Fail 6 Jun 2007 1,630 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Sprite?

Based on 4,950 MOT tests across 597 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
244
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
597
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 129
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Horn not working 87
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DOV 787C is a 1965 Austin Sprite in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1965 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 30,232 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 Sprite fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DOV 787C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Sprite typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 61 years old, this Austin Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DOV 787C registered?

DOV 787C is a 1965 Austin Sprite, first registered on 17 August 1965.

Is DOV 787C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOV 787C shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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