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RMJ 78J

1971 Austin 1100

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,558 mi
Last recorded64,558 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin 110044,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMJ 78J
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 64,558 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 64,558 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 64,538 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 64,491 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 64,491 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 64,230 miles

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.

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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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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RMJ 78J is a 1971 Austin 1100, first registered on 1 March 1971.

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