MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,658 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Austin A40?
Based on 7,076 MOT tests across 1,266 vehicles.
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RGE 301 is a 1954 Austin A40 in Brown with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1954 Austin A40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 51,962 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 A40 fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 212 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RGE 301, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin A40 typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 72 years old, this Austin A40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of RGE 301?
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What year was RGE 301 registered?
RGE 301 is a 1954 Austin A40, first registered on 16 March 1954.
Is RGE 301 safe to buy?
The MOT history for RGE 301 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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