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POB 970

1954 Austin A30 Seven

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,472 mi
Last recorded79,472 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1954 Austin A30 Seven55,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOB 970
MakeAustin
ModelA30 Seven
Year1954
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 79,472 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 79,441 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front wheel bearing is slightly worn

steering has slight play

vehicle has serious corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2010 79,436 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle has serious corrosion

slight play is steering

Pass 21 Jul 2009 79,427 miles

slight play in steering

vehicle has corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2009 79,427 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in steering

vehicle has corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2008 79,422 miles

Bonnet has to be opened and closed with a screwdriver

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle has serious corrosion

Vehicle has serious corrosion on the offside front floor, nearside and offside rear corners of the body

Pass 19 Jul 2007 79,418 miles

bonnet has to be opened and closed with a screwdriver

vehicle has serious corrosion

vehicle has serious corrosion on the offside front floor , nearside and offside rear corners of the body

Pass 3 Aug 2006 79,411 miles

Bonnet has to be opened and closed with a screwdriver

Vehicle has serious corrosion

Vehicle has serious corrosion on the offside front floor, nearside and offside rear corners of the body

Fail 12 Jul 2006 79,396 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Bonnet has to be opened and closed with a screwdriver

VEHICLE HAS SERIOUS CORROSION

Vehicle has serious corrosion on the offside front floor, nearside and offside rear corners of the body

Pass 5 Jul 2005 79,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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POB 970 is a 1954 Austin A30 Seven in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1954 Austin A30 Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 55,444 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 POB 970, 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 72 years old, this Austin A30 Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of POB 970?

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What year was POB 970 registered?

POB 970 is a 1954 Austin A30 Seven, first registered on 2 July 1954.

Is POB 970 safe to buy?

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