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WDF 585J

1971 Austin 1800

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,722 mi
Last recorded32,722 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 1971 Austin 180065,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDF 585J
MakeAustin
Model1800
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 32,722 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

body corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2012 31,075 miles

both outer sill sections corroded

body corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2012 31,075 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

body corroded

both outer sill sections corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2011 30,247 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 29,564 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play off side steering rack end

welding patchs throughout the underside of this vehicle

windscreen scratched

Pass 11 Dec 2009 28,402 miles

slight movement in near side and off side steering/suspension

Pass 16 Dec 2008 26,941 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 26,927 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 25,524 miles

o/s rear tyre inner wall starting to perish and n/s washer jet blocked

Pass 2 Jan 2007 23,934 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 22,091 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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WDF 585J is a 1971 Austin 1800 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1971 Austin 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 65,734 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 WDF 585J, 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 55 years old, this Austin 1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WDF 585J registered?

WDF 585J is a 1971 Austin 1800, first registered on 21 January 1971.

Is WDF 585J safe to buy?

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