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LYP 641K

1972 Austin 1100

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,963 mi
Last recorded81,963 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1972 Austin 110048,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYP 641K
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 81,963 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 81,858 miles

Offside Front Outer FLOOR CORRODED

Fail 20 Sep 2022 81,858 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer FLOOR CORRODED

Pass 2 Sep 2021 81,773 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 81,773 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 81,739 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 81,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated FLUID SUSPENSION BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated FLUID SUSPENSION BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 81,592 miles

Offside SUSPENSION SLIGHTLY LOW

Fail 16 Jul 2018 81,592 miles

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

Offside SUSPENSION SLIGHTLY LOW

Pass 12 Jul 2017 81,465 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt TURRET LOWER JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt UPPER (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 81,465 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced LOW OUTPUT (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt TURRET LOWER JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt UPPER (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 81,300 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 81,300 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 81,271 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 81,271 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 81,105 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 81,105 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 81,080 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 80,735 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 80,735 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 80,650 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 80,533 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 80,376 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Fail 6 May 2010 80,373 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 May 2009 80,223 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 80,036 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 79,837 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 79,374 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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LYP 641K is a 1972 Austin 1100 in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LYP 641K, 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

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What year was LYP 641K registered?

LYP 641K is a 1972 Austin 1100, first registered on 3 July 1972.

Is LYP 641K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYP 641K shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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