1954 Austin A40 1.2L Petrol · OYM 928
1954 Austin A40 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22/06/1954. Recorded mileage 91,018 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN A40
- Year / Origin
- 1954 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,018 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1954
- Engine
- 1200cc
OYM 928 Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2024
- 91,018 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (11 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.
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OYM 928 Mileage History
- 24/07/202491,009 mi
- 27/08/202491,018 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 97 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
OYM 928 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1954 Austin A40 (OYM 928) between July 2024 and August 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 August 2024 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: Bodywork (11 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mou”; “Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mo”; “Offside Body mounting fixings insecure mid mount (6.2.2 (c) (i))”.