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SCG 451M

1974 Austin 1300

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,817 mi
Last recorded42,817 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1974 Austin 130027,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCG 451M
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 42,817 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 42,817 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 33,760 miles

Both front sliding calipers sticking slightly but not excessive

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 33,751 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 27,203 miles

slight play in both front upper suspension balljoints

surface corrosion in various areas of vehicle underside

Fail 23 Jul 2008 27,053 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

slight play in both front upper suspension balljoints

surface corrosion in various areas of vehicle underside

Pass 17 Aug 2007 15,799 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in both front lower balljoints.

Pass 16 Aug 2006 9,091 miles

CORROSION TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS †ALL FUEL AND BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY GREASED †UNDERSIDE AND ALL INNER WINGS HEAVILY UNDER SEALED †SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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SCG 451M is a 1974 Austin 1300 in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1974 Austin 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 27,203 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 1300 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SCG 451M, 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 52 years old, this Austin 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SCG 451M registered?

SCG 451M is a 1974 Austin 1300, first registered on 21 January 1974.

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