MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Austin A40?
Based on 7,076 MOT tests across 1,266 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MLX 579 is a 1952 Austin A40 in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1952 Austin A40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 51,833 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 MLX 579, 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 74 years old, this Austin A40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was MLX 579 registered?
MLX 579 is a 1952 Austin A40, first registered on 1 January 1952.
Is MLX 579 safe to buy?
The MOT history for MLX 579 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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