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OVB 661

1955 Austin A30 Seven

Black Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,190 mi
Last recorded68,190 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1955 Austin A30 Seven45,162 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVB 661
MakeAustin
ModelA30 Seven
Year1955
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 May 2012 68,190 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

floor & sills corroded outside perscribed area

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 31 May 2012 68,190 miles

floor & sills corroded outside perscribed area

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Nov 2008 68,167 miles

front wiper blades becoming poor

Fail 1 Nov 2008 68,162 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

front wiper blades becoming poor

Pass 18 Apr 2007 67,918 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

inner sills corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2006 66,319 miles

How Reliable is the Austin A30 Seven?

Based on 3,348 MOT tests across 650 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
273
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
650
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 104
brake recording little or no effort 95
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 91
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 91
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
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OVB 661 is a 1955 Austin A30 Seven in Black with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1955 Austin A30 Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 45,162 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 A30 Seven fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OVB 661, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin A30 Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 71 years old, this Austin A30 Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OVB 661 registered?

OVB 661 is a 1955 Austin A30 Seven, first registered on 8 December 1955.

Is OVB 661 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVB 661 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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