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BMY 859

1935 Austin Seven

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,280 mi
Last recorded6,280 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 1935 Austin Seven32,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMY 859
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1935
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2012 6,280 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 62,741 miles

slight noise from NSF hub

Pass 2 Mar 2010 62,880 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

vehicle has had extensive chassis repairs

Pass 27 Mar 2009 6,068 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 6,068 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Austin Seven?

Based on 13,637 MOT tests across 2,686 vehicles.

92.8%
Pass Rate
223
Miles/Year
101
Year Lifespan
2,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 108
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 105
Stop lamp not working 104
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 99
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
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BMY 859 is a 1935 Austin Seven in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1935 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.3% with a typical mileage of 32,238 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 Seven fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BMY 859, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 101 years. At 91 years old, this Austin Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BMY 859 registered?

BMY 859 is a 1935 Austin Seven, first registered on 11 January 1935.

Is BMY 859 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMY 859 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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