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A 209

1973 Austin 1100

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

57,087 mi
Last recorded57,087 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1973 Austin 110059,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA 209
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 57,087 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 56,201 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 56,030 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 55,899 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 54,194 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 53,425 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 52,288 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 50,942 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 50,231 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 49,306 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 49,306 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 49,047 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 48,518 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 15 Apr 2010 48,089 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 47,616 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2008 47,162 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2007 46,717 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 46,538 miles

How Reliable is the Austin 1100?

Based on 2,867 MOT tests across 415 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
324
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 246
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 119
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 114
brake binding 93
brake recording little or no effort 88
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A 209 is a 1973 Austin 1100 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1973 Austin 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 59,655 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin 1100 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 246 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A 209, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin 1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 53 years old, this Austin 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of A 209?

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What year was A 209 registered?

A 209 is a 1973 Austin 1100, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is A 209 safe to buy?

The MOT history for A 209 shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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