MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,558 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
dampness around steering rack
oil leak
slight lift in both front upper ball joints
slight play in nearside front lower ball joint
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
dampness around steering rack
oil leak
slight lift in both front upper ball joints
slight play in nearside front lower ball joint
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
suspension soft
underside of vehicle corroded,undersealed and repaired
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
hole in nearside front floor/sill area
underside of vehicle corroded, repaired and undersealed
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
hole in nearside front floor/sill area
underside of vehicle corroded, repaired and undersealed
both front brakes binding slightly
both front tyres going out of shape
fuel tank damp but no visible leaks
How Reliable is the Austin 1100?
Based on 2,867 MOT tests across 415 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RMJ 78J is a 1971 Austin 1100 in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 RMJ 78J, 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 RMJ 78J registered?
RMJ 78J is a 1971 Austin 1100, first registered on 1 March 1971.
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