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LVG 198B

1964 Austin 1100

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

48,933 mi
Last recorded48,933 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 1964 Austin 110050,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVG 198B
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1964
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 48,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

underside of vehicle heavily coated in under seal

Fail 29 Oct 2015 48,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

coolant leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 48,788 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise vehicle underside heavily coated

Fail 3 Oct 2014 48,788 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise vehicle underside heavily coated

Pass 2 Aug 2013 48,678 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 48,678 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 May 2012 48,538 miles

both front and both rear flexis perished

both front and both rear tyres perished

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 18 May 2012 48,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

both front and both rear flexis perished

both front and both rear tyres perished

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 13 Jun 2011 47,940 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 47,471 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 47,471 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 46,841 miles
Fail 29 May 2009

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f rear sub frame damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2008 45,940 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 45,594 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2006 45,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 44,179 miles

underbody scabby but not rotten †suspension low n/s †battery u/s started on boast pack †front brake pipes lighty rusty cleaned and greased

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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LVG 198B is a 1964 Austin 1100 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LVG 198B, 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 LVG 198B registered?

LVG 198B is a 1964 Austin 1100, first registered on 1 July 1964.

Is LVG 198B safe to buy?

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