CarVerify

Free Car Check

JOV 390

1980 Austin A40

Green Petrol 1200cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,754 mi
Last recorded22,754 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1980 Austin A4037,863 mi

Below or 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

RegistrationJOV 390
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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 10 Apr 2012 22,754 miles

n/s front lower swivel slight lift , n/s slight play steering idler

Pass 12 Apr 2011 22,729 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 22,530 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 22,466 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 21,447 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 21,447 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

WASHERS AND WIPERS POOR. REAR VIEW MIRROR POOR.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 19,288 miles

Wipers clearing. Slight play steering idler.

Pass 3 Mar 2006 16,933 miles

How Reliable is the Austin A40?

Based on 7,076 MOT tests across 1,266 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
269
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
1,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 212
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 204
brake binding 147
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 137
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 136
Full Austin A40 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

JOV 390 is a 1980 Austin A40 in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1980 Austin A40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 37,863 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 A40 fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 212 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JOV 390, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin A40 typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 46 years old, this Austin A40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JOV 390?

You can check the full history of JOV 390 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JOV 390 registered?

JOV 390 is a 1980 Austin A40, first registered on 8 August 1980.

Is JOV 390 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOV 390 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 JOV 390 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 JOV 390. 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.