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SV 7181

1931 Austin 7

Cream Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

947 mi
Last recorded947 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1931 Austin 74,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV 7181
MakeAustin
Model7
Year1931
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 947 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 918 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 847 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2010 847 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 830 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 700 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 627 miles

How Reliable is the Austin 7?

Based on 3,419 MOT tests across 662 vehicles.

92.4%
Pass Rate
197
Miles/Year
100
Year Lifespan
662
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 34
brake recording little or no effort 29
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 22
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
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SV 7181 is a 1931 Austin 7 in Cream with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1931 Austin 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.0% with a typical mileage of 4,407 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 7 fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV 7181, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 100 years. At 95 years old, this Austin 7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV 7181 registered?

SV 7181 is a 1931 Austin 7, first registered on 1 August 1931.

Is SV 7181 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV 7181 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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