MOT reliability
Austin 7 special
5 vehicles · 15 completed MOT tests analysed
100%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Austin 7 special vehicles and 15 completed MOT tests, the Austin 7 special has an overall 100% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,997 miles.
5
Vehicles
15
MOT tests
112
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Austin 7 special problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Austin 7 special MOT tests:
-
Other100%
-
Visibility33%
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Austin 7 special MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Austin 7 special MOT tests:
- NO POSITION LAMPS OR INDICATORS FITTED DAYLIGHT USE ONLY (1 times)
- no lights fitted at time of test (1 times)
- Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5) (1 times)
Austin 7 special pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 1 | 5 | 100% | — |
| 1938 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 30,092 |
| 1937 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 499 |
| 1933 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 40,155 |
| 1929 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 5,244 |
Austin 7 special reliability FAQ
Across 5 Austin 7 special vehicles in our MOT data,
100% pass the MOT (a 0% failure rate), with about
0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Austin 7 special MOT issues are:
NO POSITION LAMPS OR INDICATORS FITTED DAYLIGHT USE ONLY; no lights fitted at time of test; Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f).
The typical Austin 7 special in our data has covered around
18,997 miles.
Compare the Austin 7 special
See how the Austin 7 special stacks up against other Austin models on MOT reliability:
Check a specific Austin 7 special
Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.
See all Austin models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks