Band 9: The graph below gives information about car ownership in Britain from 1971 to 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The graph illustrates changes in the number of cars owned per household in Britain over the period from 1971 to 2007.

Overall, car ownership increased significantly during this period, with a clear shift from households without a car to those owning one or more vehicles. The proportion of families with two or more cars rose steadily, while the share of those without a car declined markedly.

In 1971, nearly half of all British households (around 48%) did not own a car, making this the largest group at the beginning of the period. However, this figure dropped sharply over time, reaching about 25% by 2007. In contrast, the proportion of households with one car grew from roughly 45% in 1971 to just above 40% in 2007, remaining relatively stable overall.

The most notable increase was seen in families owning two or more cars. Only a small minority (about 7%) had two cars in 1971, but this figure rose consistently to nearly 25% by 2007. Similarly, the percentage of households with three or more cars, though still the smallest category, also grew gradually throughout the period.

In summary, car ownership in Britain became far more common between 1971 and 2007, with a steady decline in carless households and a significant rise in multi-car families, reflecting the country’s increasing affluence and dependence on private vehicles.