1954 Austin A40 1.2L Petrol · PGU 207
1954 Austin A40 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Aug 1954. Recorded mileage 11,381 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN A40
- Year / Origin
- 1954 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 11,381 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PGU 207 Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2024
- 11,381 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PGU 207 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1954 Austin A40 (PGU 207) between August 2006 and August 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 16 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
PGU 207 Mileage History
- 17/08/20069,098 mi
- 01/09/20079,233 mi+135 mi
- 01/09/20079,233 mi
- 02/08/20089,447 mi+214 mi
- 02/08/20089,447 mi
- 03/09/20099,685 mi+238 mi
- 03/09/20099,685 mi
- 02/10/20109,811 mi+126 mi
- 08/10/20119,881 mi+70 mi
- 06/10/201210,024 mi+143 mi
- 06/10/201210,024 mi
- 31/10/201310,076 mi+52 mi
- 31/10/201310,076 mi
- 30/10/201510,197 mi+121 mi
- 30/10/201510,197 mi
- 16/05/201810,309 mi+112 mi
- 24/05/201810,338 mi+29 mi
- 28/06/201910,719 mi+381 mi
- 04/08/202010,979 mi+260 mi
- 27/05/202211,106 mi+127 mi
- 30/05/202211,118 mi+12 mi
- 23/08/202311,247 mi+129 mi
- 16/08/202411,381 mi+134 mi
Average of roughly 127 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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