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FGW 835

1970 Austin 1800

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

31,857 mi
Last recorded31,857 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1970 Austin 180052,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGW 835
MakeAustin
Model1800
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 31,857 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 31,809 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 31,678 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 31,537 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 30,805 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 30,649 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 30,100 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 29,336 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 29,336 miles

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 28,072 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 28,072 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 27,610 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside lower suspension joint dust cover missing

Fail 21 Sep 2011 27,600 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Jul 2010 27,569 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 27,365 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 27,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 26,587 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 26,126 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 26,126 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 25,591 miles

advisory notice 632612095112 refers

Fail 11 Jul 2005 25,591 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

How Reliable is the Austin 1800?

Based on 1,165 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
537
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
brake binding 43
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 22
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FGW 835 is a 1970 Austin 1800 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1970 Austin 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,343 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin 1800 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FGW 835, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin 1800 typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 56 years old, this Austin 1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FGW 835 registered?

FGW 835 is a 1970 Austin 1800, first registered on 1 June 1970.

Is FGW 835 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGW 835 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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