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ARW 770B

1964 Austin 1100

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,698 mi
Last recorded41,698 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 1964 Austin 110050,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARW 770B
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 41,698 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

shows extensive welded areas

Pass 5 Aug 2021 40,983 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake application uneven

Fail 15 Jun 2021 40,966 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake application uneven

Pass 13 Dec 2016 40,790 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 40,790 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 40,771 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 40,771 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 40,761 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 40,611 miles

corrosion to front panel on underside

fuel tank damp,but not leaking

Pass 24 May 2012 40,423 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 40,307 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 39,591 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel tank showing signs of corrosion on seams

Pass 27 May 2009 38,923 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both reare tyres perished

different sized tyres front to rear

engine smokey

slight free play in both rear radius arm bearings

Fail 20 Apr 2009 38,916 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres perished

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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ARW 770B is a 1964 Austin 1100 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1964 Austin 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 50,159 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ARW 770B, 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 62 years old, this Austin 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ARW 770B registered?

ARW 770B is a 1964 Austin 1100, first registered on 9 September 1964.

Is ARW 770B safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARW 770B shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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