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R742 RJO

1997 Austin Seven

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2009
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

547 mi
Last recorded547 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Austin Seven5,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 RJO
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2008 547 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Seven?

Based on 13,637 MOT tests across 2,686 vehicles.

92.8%
Pass Rate
223
Miles/Year
101
Year Lifespan
2,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 108
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 105
Stop lamp not working 104
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 99
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
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R742 RJO is a 1997 Austin Seven in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 5,098 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Seven fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R742 RJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 101 years. At 29 years old, this Austin Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R742 RJO registered?

R742 RJO is a 1997 Austin Seven, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R742 RJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R742 RJO shows 1 test 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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