…you mean it’s not had an MOT since the system was digitised. Very likely it had MOTs before then. I just check on one of my cars that i have owned since 1995, and the online MOT history does not start until 2006. Under current rules any vehicle older than 40 years does not need to be MOT tested.
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You’re right.
I simply meant there was no history to pass on.
Keep it light. 
When I get a free afternoon, I will see if I can track down the owner. Some bits that should stay with the car.
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Surprising how a post can lead to a history hunt.
Very interesting and good to share. 
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Just checked for my Dad’s Austin 7. Also 1933 and also still going strong.
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Was the traction engine his too? 
i wish!
he’s going to take my daughter to end of school prom in the little 7 which i reckon will get the most glances in the car park
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Hope he moved it out of the way in time…
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I’ve made an attempt to find the owner of the car via the Austin 7 clubs. The invoice should stay with the car imho. We will see if I have any luck.
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I’d give him a copy, but the original is family history so I’d keep it!
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I would have agreed with you but we don’t have offspring to pass down to. Nephews and nieces wouldn’t be interested.
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Then donating it is a brilliant gesture. I wish you well.
One of the classic car magazines used to do a regular feature on cars and their life stories, with some colour about the owners. This is a great piece of the puzzle!
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I finally had a telephone conversation today with the owner after tracking him down via one of the Austin 7 clubs.
He bought the car as a restoration project after the previous owner let it sit doing nothing for 25 years. No history of the car prior to that.
I will send him my father’s invoice when I get back to the UK and any old photos I can find. He was very excited to get some history of the car.
He is going to send me photos of the car pre, during and after restoration.
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Fantastic update.
Pleased for you and the new owner.
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That’s great I’m glad I posted the info now.
Yes, thank you, brilliant. It would never have occurred to me that the car might still exist. I will post some pictures when I get them.
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Look forward to that.
Small world these days.
