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BLG 820K

1971 Austin 1100

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

36,197 mi
Last recorded36,197 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin 110044,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLG 820K
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 36,197 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 33,604 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 31,659 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 30,773 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 28,330 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 28,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 28,252 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 28,172 miles

front brakes binding

Pass 3 Feb 2011 28,127 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 28,107 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 28,014 miles

slight movement in front o/s upper ball joint

Pass 7 Feb 2008 27,876 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 27,572 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 27,334 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 27,334 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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BLG 820K is a 1971 Austin 1100 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1971 Austin 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 44,001 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 BLG 820K, 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 55 years old, this Austin 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BLG 820K registered?

BLG 820K is a 1971 Austin 1100, first registered on 1 September 1971.

Is BLG 820K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLG 820K shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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