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MMG 980

1946 Austin 10

Black Petrol 1097cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,758 mi
Last recorded12,758 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 1946 Austin 1022,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMG 980
MakeAustin
Model10
Year1946
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,097cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 12,758 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 12,677 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 12,483 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 12,320 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 12,152 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 11,939 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 11,725 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2005 11,686 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front,offside front & nearside rear tyres have non critical cracks present in the walls.

How Reliable is the Austin 10?

Based on 2,084 MOT tests across 374 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
180
Miles/Year
94
Year Lifespan
374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 31
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 19
parking brake recording little or no effort 19
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MMG 980 is a 1946 Austin 10 in Black with a 1,097cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1946 Austin 10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 22,028 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin 10 fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MMG 980, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin 10 typically stays on UK roads for around 94 years. At 80 years old, this Austin 10 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MMG 980 registered?

MMG 980 is a 1946 Austin 10, first registered on 1 September 1946.

Is MMG 980 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMG 980 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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