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RVJ 919H

1970 Austin 1300

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,528 mi
Last recorded92,528 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1970 Austin 130053,360 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVJ 919H
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 92,528 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 88,034 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 84,404 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 81,291 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 81,291 miles

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Austin 1300?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
372
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 150
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 111
brake recording little or no effort 101
brake binding 86
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 75
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RVJ 919H is a 1970 Austin 1300 in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Austin 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 53,360 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin 1300 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RVJ 919H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 56 years old, this Austin 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RVJ 919H registered?

RVJ 919H is a 1970 Austin 1300, first registered on 15 April 1970.

Is RVJ 919H safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVJ 919H shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RVJ 919H have outstanding finance?

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