# Austin 7 MOT reliability: pass rate and common failures | RegFlags

The Austin 7 passed its MOT first time 50% of the time, but from only 2 MOT tests, so treat it as a rough guide. See pass rates by year, common failures and typical mileage.

- First-time MOT pass rate: 50%
- MOT tests analysed: 2 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2025)
- Most common failure area: Wheels & tyres
- Licensed in Great Britain: 7 (2026 Q2)

These figures come from only 2 MOT tests. With so few cars, a single pass or fail changes the percentages a lot, so treat them as a rough guide rather than a true average.

## By year of first use and fuel

| Year | Fuel | MOT tests | First-time pass rate |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1980 | Petrol | 1 (very few mots) | 100% |
| 1973 | Petrol | 1 (very few mots) | 0% |

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