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GSW 47J

1971 Austin 1800

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,211 mi
Last recorded78,211 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Austin 180065,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSW 47J
MakeAustin
Model1800
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 78,211 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension unit casing damaged

Offside Rear Rear wheel arches corroded slightly

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 78,067 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise repair ()

Nearside Front Suspension unit housing damaged, not weakened

Nearside Inner Sill corroded

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres showing signs of age

Rear wheel arches corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 77,791 miles

N/S & O/S/R wheel arches are slightly corroded

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Tyres showing signs of age

Pass 31 Mar 2015 77,639 miles

N/S & O/S rear wheel arches are slightly corroded

O/S/R tyre is cracked/perished

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 77,187 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Fluid suspension pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

difficult to be sure of quality of welding repairs

fuel tank mounting area heavily corroded

nearside front suspension unit housing damaged but not exessivly weakend

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 75,871 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

previous welding offside front diificult to access quality of repair

rear exhaust mountings cracking

slight movement nearside steering rack

Pass 8 Mar 2012 74,820 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

difficult to be sure of quality of welding repairs

fuel tank corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 73,836 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 72,011 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

difficult to be sure of quality of welding repairs

Pass 31 Mar 2009 71,469 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear tyre going out off shape

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

both rear wheel arches corroded

difficult to be sure of quality of welding repairs

Fail 23 Mar 2009 71,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear wheel arches corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

difficult to be sure of quality of welding repairs

Pass 8 Apr 2008 70,150 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

difficult to be sure of quality of welding repairs

nearside rear brake slightly lagging

suspect nearside front tyre starting to distort

Pass 19 Mar 2007 69,320 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 69,311 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded ADVISE REPAIRED

nearside front wing corroded ADVISE REPAIRED

offside front wing corroded at bottom edge

quality of repairs to nearside and offside outer sills not kown

Pass 16 Mar 2006 68,512 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both sides front wings & both rear wheel arches corroded but no sharp edges

difficult to be sure of quallity of welding repairs due to sealant application

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

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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GSW 47J is a 1971 Austin 1800 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GSW 47J, 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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GSW 47J is a 1971 Austin 1800, first registered on 5 March 1971.

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