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ML 2143

1927 Austin 7

Green Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,844 mi
Last recorded7,844 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 1927 Austin 73,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML 2143
MakeAustin
Model7
Year1927
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 7,844 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 7,588 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 7,541 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 7,269 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 7,081 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 7,055 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 7,055 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 6,406 miles

How Reliable is the Austin 7?

Based on 3,419 MOT tests across 662 vehicles.

92.4%
Pass Rate
197
Miles/Year
100
Year Lifespan
662
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 34
brake recording little or no effort 29
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 22
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
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ML 2143 is a 1927 Austin 7 in Green with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1927 Austin 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.7% with a typical mileage of 3,813 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 7 fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML 2143, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 100 years. At 99 years old, this Austin 7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ML 2143 registered?

ML 2143 is a 1927 Austin 7, first registered on 17 February 1927.

Is ML 2143 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML 2143 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.

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