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HGY 615K

1971 Austin 1800

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,043 mi
Last recorded66,043 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1971 Austin 180065,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGY 615K
MakeAustin
Model1800
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 66,043 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 66,033 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 65,879 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 65,791 miles

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

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise rack gaiters damp

Pass 24 Jul 2008 65,678 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 65,676 miles

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

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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HGY 615K is a 1971 Austin 1800 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 Austin 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 65,734 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 1800 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HGY 615K, 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 55 years old, this Austin 1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HGY 615K registered?

HGY 615K is a 1971 Austin 1800, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is HGY 615K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGY 615K shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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