1962 Austin A40 Countryman 0.9L Petrol · 1533 PL
1962 Austin A40 Countryman (0.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1962. Recorded mileage 86,217 miles. MOT expired on 10 May 2014.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN A40 COUNTRYMAN
- Year / Origin
- 1962
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 May 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,217 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
1533 PL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2013
- 86,217 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
1533 PL Mileage History
- 29/08/200985,443 mi
- 14/12/201285,443 mi
- 11/05/201386,217 mi+774 mi
Average of roughly 209 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
1533 PL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1962 Austin A40 Countryman (1533 PL) between August 2009 and May 2013.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (1533 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as 1533PL.
AUSTIN A40 COUNTRYMAN Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1962 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.