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THR 527J

1970 Austin 1800

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,319 mi
Last recorded53,319 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 Austin 180052,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHR 527J
MakeAustin
Model1800
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 53,319 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 52,933 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 52,572 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 52,496 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 52,390 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 52,343 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 51,956 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 51,812 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Oil leak power steering ()

Fail 9 Mar 2017 51,811 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack insecure offside end of rack (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Oil leak power steering ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 51,620 miles

Offside Front tyre perishing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 51,620 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 51,392 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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THR 527J is a 1970 Austin 1800 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1970 Austin 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,343 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 THR 527J, 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 56 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 THR 527J registered?

THR 527J is a 1970 Austin 1800, first registered on 1 December 1970.

Is THR 527J safe to buy?

The MOT history for THR 527J shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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