MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,071 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer front joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlight switch intermitent !
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Austin 1800?
Based on 1,165 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RUV 547L is a 1973 Austin 1800 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 RUV 547L, 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 RUV 547L registered?
RUV 547L is a 1973 Austin 1800, first registered on 13 February 1973.
Is RUV 547L safe to buy?
The MOT history for RUV 547L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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