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REA 145L

1973 Austin 1800

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,459 mi
Last recorded53,459 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Austin 180048,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREA 145L
MakeAustin
Model1800
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2018 53,459 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 52,963 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 52,341 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 51,940 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 51,515 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 50,745 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 50,388 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 49,830 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 49,299 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 48,551 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 48,067 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 47,256 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 46,408 miles

How Reliable is the Austin 1800?

Based on 1,165 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
537
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
brake binding 43
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 22
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REA 145L is a 1973 Austin 1800 in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Austin 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 48,925 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin 1800 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying REA 145L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin 1800 typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 53 years old, this Austin 1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was REA 145L registered?

REA 145L is a 1973 Austin 1800, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is REA 145L safe to buy?

The MOT history for REA 145L shows 13 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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