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RRL 544

1979 Austin A40

Beige Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,828 mi
Last recorded52,828 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRL 544
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2013 52,828 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 52,828 miles

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

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

Offside front wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 51,096 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 51,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 49,538 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 49,538 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 48,364 miles

Both sides front wheel bearings slightly noisy

Fail 7 Dec 2009 48,364 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both sides front wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 1 Dec 2008 46,961 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 46,794 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 45,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion to under body

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2006 91,874 miles

How Reliable is the Austin A40?

Based on 7,076 MOT tests across 1,266 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
269
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
1,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 212
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 204
brake binding 147
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 137
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 136
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RRL 544 is a 1979 Austin A40 in Beige with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RRL 544, 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 47 years old, this Austin A40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RRL 544 is a 1979 Austin A40, first registered on 1 December 1979.

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