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BTR 439

1980 Austin 7

Blue Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

75,262 mi
Last recorded75,262 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTR 439
MakeAustin
Model7
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 75,262 miles

Offside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 75,260 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 75,326 miles

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp n/s and o/s different intisity (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working when positioning lights are on (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 74,888 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 74,076 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 73,872 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 73,655 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 73,424 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 73,267 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 73,046 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 72,614 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 72,419 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 72,311 miles

slight play/wear in steering rod end joints not to x/s at time of test.

underbody slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 71,190 miles

n/s/f road wheel slightly bent not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in steering system not to x/s at time of test.

underbody slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 70,832 miles

n/s/f roadwheel very slightly bent/buckled not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in steering system not to x/s at time of test.

underbody slightly corroded not in a prescribed area at time of test.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 70,225 miles

n/s/f roadwheel slightly bent not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in steering system not to x/s at time of test.

underbody slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 69,655 miles

slight play in steering system not to x/s at time of test.

underbody slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test,not in a prescribed area at time of test.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 69,345 miles

exhaust banging on bottom of car.

inner sills corroded not to x/s at time of test or in a prescribed area.

slight play in steering system not to x/s at time of test.

underbody slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 12 Apr 2007 69,143 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 68,887 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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BTR 439 is a 1980 Austin 7 in Blue with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BTR 439, 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 46 years old, this Austin 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BTR 439 registered?

BTR 439 is a 1980 Austin 7, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is BTR 439 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTR 439 shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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