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RK 9016

1927 Austin Seven

Yellow Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,140 mi
Last recorded74,140 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1927 Austin Seven3,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK 9016
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1927
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 74,140 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 23,813 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 23,194 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 22,738 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 22,738 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 22,118 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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RK 9016 is a 1927 Austin Seven in Yellow with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1927 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.7% with a typical mileage of 3,878 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 Seven fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK 9016, 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 99 years old, this Austin Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK 9016 registered?

RK 9016 is a 1927 Austin Seven, first registered on 12 March 1927.

Is RK 9016 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK 9016 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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