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ADV 897L

1972 Austin 1100

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,469 mi
Last recorded27,469 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 1972 Austin 110048,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADV 897L
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2018 27,469 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 26,362 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 25,269 miles

All tyres starting to crack

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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ADV 897L is a 1972 Austin 1100 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Austin 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 48,770 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 ADV 897L, 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 54 years old, this Austin 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ADV 897L?

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What year was ADV 897L registered?

ADV 897L is a 1972 Austin 1100, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is ADV 897L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADV 897L shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ADV 897L have outstanding finance?

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