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LG 153

1928 Austin Seven

Blue Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,710 mi
Last recorded8,710 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1928 Austin Seven4,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG 153
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1928
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 8,710 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 8,275 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 7,384 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 6,790 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 6,773 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 6,276 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 5,866 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight play in steering box output shaft

Pass 22 Jul 2006 5,635 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 5,245 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Seven?

Based on 13,637 MOT tests across 2,686 vehicles.

92.8%
Pass Rate
223
Miles/Year
101
Year Lifespan
2,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 108
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 105
Stop lamp not working 104
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 99
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
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LG 153 is a 1928 Austin Seven in Blue with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1928 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.2% with a typical mileage of 4,394 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 Seven fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG 153, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 101 years. At 98 years old, this Austin Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LG 153?

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What year was LG 153 registered?

LG 153 is a 1928 Austin Seven, first registered on 31 December 1928.

Is LG 153 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG 153 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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