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MLK 523D

1966 Austin 1100

Maroon Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1966 Austin 110053,722 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLK 523D
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1966
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 May 2008

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

area of floor below drivers seat rusted

offside driveshaft inner coupling bal dly worn and oil soaked

Fail 16 Jul 2007 64,108 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

ALL FOUR TYRES PERISHED

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2006 63,814 miles

general body corrosion

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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MLK 523D is a 1966 Austin 1100 in Maroon with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1966 Austin 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 53,722 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 MLK 523D, 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 60 years old, this Austin 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MLK 523D registered?

MLK 523D is a 1966 Austin 1100, first registered on 5 May 1966.

Is MLK 523D safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLK 523D shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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