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WOX 497J

1971 Austin 1800

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,692 mi
Last recorded62,692 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 1971 Austin 180065,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOX 497J
MakeAustin
Model1800
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 62,692 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 59,655 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 33,336 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 26,608 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 26,373 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

various corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2015 23,990 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 21,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 11 Dec 2014 21,016 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 8 Jul 2013 19,409 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 14,934 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 14,915 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 11,992 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Jun 2011 11,992 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Jun 2010 8,180 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 3,789 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 26 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 99,311 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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WOX 497J is a 1971 Austin 1800 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1971 Austin 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 65,734 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WOX 497J, 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 55 years old, this Austin 1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WOX 497J registered?

WOX 497J is a 1971 Austin 1800, first registered on 25 January 1971.

Is WOX 497J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WOX 497J shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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