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RG 1601

1983 Austin Seven

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,482 mi
Last recorded3,482 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1983 Austin Seven6,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG 1601
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 May 2013 3,482 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 3,203 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 3,063 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 2,921 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 2,940 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 2,935 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 2,930 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 2,920 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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RG 1601 is a 1983 Austin Seven in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.0% with a typical mileage of 6,875 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 RG 1601, 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 43 years old, this Austin Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RG 1601?

You can check the full history of RG 1601 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RG 1601 registered?

RG 1601 is a 1983 Austin Seven, first registered on 15 December 1983.

Is RG 1601 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG 1601 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RG 1601 have outstanding finance?

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