CarVerify

Free Car Check

VF 1012

1927 Austin Seven

Black Petrol 747cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,546 mi
Last recorded4,546 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1927 Austin Seven3,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Austin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF 1012
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1927
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2011 4,546 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

maximum play near side rear spring pin

maximum play off side front spring pin

play in off side front king pin

Pass 20 Apr 2010 3,936 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight play in off side rear spring bush

How Reliable is the Austin Seven?

Based on 13,637 MOT tests across 2,686 vehicles.

92.8%
Pass Rate
223
Miles/Year
101
Year Lifespan
2,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 108
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 105
Stop lamp not working 104
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 99
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Full Austin Seven reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VF 1012 is a 1927 Austin Seven in Black with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1927 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.7% with a typical mileage of 3,878 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Seven fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VF 1012, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 101 years. At 99 years old, this Austin Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VF 1012?

You can check the full history of VF 1012 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VF 1012 registered?

VF 1012 is a 1927 Austin Seven, first registered on 1 July 1927.

Is VF 1012 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF 1012 shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VF 1012 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VF 1012. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.