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NG 2872

2007 Austin 7

Black Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,650 mi
Last recorded3,650 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG 2872
MakeAustin
Model7
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 3,650 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 2,282 miles

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

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

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

all tyres perished

front axle stay pivot worn

nearside rear inner sill rusted

steering box sideplate

stop lights not fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2010 1,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

centre front chassis rivets worn

exhaust pipe

front axle rear stay bushes worn

nearside headlight glass condition

offside rear wheel rim condition

propshaft joint worn

Pass 19 Mar 2010 1,208 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

centre front chassis rivets worn

exhaust pipe

front axle rear stay bushes worn

nearside headlight glass condition

offside rear wheel rim condition

propshaft joint worn

Pass 5 Mar 2009 9,761 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 9,248 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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NG 2872 is a 2007 Austin 7 in Black with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NG 2872, 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 19 years old, this Austin 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NG 2872 registered?

NG 2872 is a 2007 Austin 7, first registered on 17 August 2007.

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