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RYV 104L

1973 Austin 1800

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,170 mi
Last recorded80,170 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1973 Austin 180048,925 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYV 104L
MakeAustin
Model1800
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 80,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

due to lack of use brakes poor may req new parts

exhaust centre mounts worn

Fail 27 Apr 2011 80,170 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

exhaust centre mounts worn

Fail 4 Apr 2011 80,170 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

centre exhaust mounts worn

Pass 23 Apr 2010 80,165 miles

engine noisy

Pass 23 Apr 2009 80,125 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine noisy

Pass 24 Apr 2008 80,086 miles

Coolant leak

engine noisy

exhaust; slight blow all joints

Fail 23 Apr 2008 80,086 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine noisy

exhaust; slight blow all joints

Pass 18 Apr 2007 80,034 miles

tappets noisey

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2007 80,034 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

tappets noisey

Pass 13 Apr 2006 79,950 miles

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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RYV 104L is a 1973 Austin 1800 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1973 Austin 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 48,925 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 RYV 104L, 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 53 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 RYV 104L registered?

RYV 104L is a 1973 Austin 1800, first registered on 7 June 1973.

Is RYV 104L safe to buy?

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