1961 Austin A35 0.9L Petrol · RVS 252
1961 Austin A35 (0.9L, petrol). First registered 22/09/1961. Recorded mileage 62,518 miles. MOT valid until 29/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN A35
- Year / Origin
- 1961 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,518 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1961
- Engine
- 948cc
RVS 252 Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 62,518 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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RVS 252 Mileage History
- 14/07/201649,023 mi
- 10/07/201750,578 mi+1,555 mi
- 13/07/201853,043 mi+2,465 mi
- 26/07/201853,047 mi+4 mi
- 06/07/201955,065 mi+2,018 mi
- 11/08/202056,550 mi+1,485 mi
- 31/08/202157,462 mi+912 mi
- 30/08/202258,578 mi+1,116 mi
- 16/08/202359,639 mi+1,061 mi
- 29/08/202460,666 mi+1,027 mi
- 19/08/202561,686 mi+1,020 mi
- 03/08/202662,518 mi+832 mi
Average of roughly 1,342 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
RVS 252 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1961 Austin A35 (RVS 252) between July 2016 and August 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 August 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 (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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