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RMU 138F

1967 Austin 1800

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,463 mi
Last recorded76,463 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1967 Austin 180069,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMU 138F
MakeAustin
Model1800
Year1967
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 76,463 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear arch corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2017 76,463 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear arch corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2016 75,754 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 26 Nov 2015 74,405 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 71,903 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 71,027 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 67,133 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 66,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 65,162 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 65,129 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ns inner drive coupling †split.

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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RMU 138F is a 1967 Austin 1800 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1967 Austin 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 69,795 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 1800 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RMU 138F, 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 59 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 RMU 138F registered?

RMU 138F is a 1967 Austin 1800, first registered on 1 August 1967.

Is RMU 138F safe to buy?

The MOT history for RMU 138F shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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