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FGU 245C

1965 Austin 1100

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,139 mi
Last recorded26,139 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1965 Austin 110045,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGU 245C
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 26,139 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 8,908 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 6,664 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 4,190 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 4,181 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Feb 2006 4,164 miles

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

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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FGU 245C is a 1965 Austin 1100 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1965 Austin 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 45,168 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 FGU 245C, 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 61 years old, this Austin 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FGU 245C registered?

FGU 245C is a 1965 Austin 1100, first registered on 13 October 1965.

Is FGU 245C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGU 245C shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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