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OGY 788K

1971 Austin Maxi 1750

Blue Petrol 1748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,878 mi
Last recorded84,878 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1971 Austin Maxi 175054,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGY 788K
MakeAustin
ModelMaxi 1750
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,748cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 84,878 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 84,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 84,150 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 83,031 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 83,025 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Austin Maxi 1750?

Based on 793 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
639
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
brake binding 27
brake recording little or no effort 25
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 21
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OGY 788K is a 1971 Austin Maxi 1750 in Blue with a 1,748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Austin Maxi 1750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 54,252 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 Maxi 1750 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OGY 788K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maxi 1750 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Austin Maxi 1750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OGY 788K registered?

OGY 788K is a 1971 Austin Maxi 1750, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is OGY 788K safe to buy?

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