1963 Austin A40 1.3L Petrol · AMO 321A
1963 Austin A40 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 10 Oct 1963. Recorded mileage 84,358 miles. MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN A40
- Year / Origin
- 1963 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,358 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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AMO 321A Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 84,358 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AMO 321A MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1963 Austin A40 (AMO 321A) between March 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated half shaft leaking oil onto brake linings. (1.1.13 (b))”; “Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”.
AMO 321A Mileage History
- 17/03/202279,934 mi
- 22/03/202380,819 mi+885 mi
- 30/03/202380,822 mi+3 mi
- 09/05/202482,481 mi+1,659 mi
- 24/04/202684,358 mi+1,877 mi
Average of roughly 1,078 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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