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MFX 406G

1973 Austin 1800

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,763 mi
Last recorded42,763 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Austin 180048,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFX 406G
MakeAustin
Model1800
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 42,763 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 42,756 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 42,596 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 42,596 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 41,461 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 40,085 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 38,728 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 37,372 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 35,824 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 34,130 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 34,123 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 32,242 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,115 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 28,166 miles

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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MFX 406G is a 1973 Austin 1800 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 Austin 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 48,925 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 MFX 406G, 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 53 years old, this Austin 1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MFX 406G registered?

MFX 406G is a 1973 Austin 1800, first registered on 1 July 1973.

Is MFX 406G safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFX 406G shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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