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HWR 537J

1971 Austin 1300

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,749 mi
Last recorded27,749 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 1971 Austin 130041,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWR 537J
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 27,749 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 27,730 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 27,725 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 22,160 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 22,128 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 21,871 miles

How Reliable is the Austin 1300?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
372
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 150
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 111
brake recording little or no effort 101
brake binding 86
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 75
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HWR 537J is a 1971 Austin 1300 in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 Austin 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 41,667 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin 1300 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HWR 537J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Austin 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HWR 537J registered?

HWR 537J is a 1971 Austin 1300, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is HWR 537J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWR 537J shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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