MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,300 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight play in osr wheel
slight play in steering arm linkage
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
How Reliable is the Austin 7?
Based on 3,419 MOT tests across 662 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BR 8897 is a 1931 Austin 7 in Black with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 BR 8897, 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.
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What year was BR 8897 registered?
BR 8897 is a 1931 Austin 7, first registered on 4 June 1931.
Is BR 8897 safe to buy?
The MOT history for BR 8897 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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