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UVM 854K

1972 Austin 1100

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

18,834 mi
Last recorded18,834 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1972 Austin 110048,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVM 854K
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 18,834 miles

Body has slight corrosion all round the vehicle has corrosion and welded plates (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre perished but showing cords throw cracks

Offside Front tyre perished but no showing cords throw cracks

Fail 22 Feb 2018 18,834 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle park brake 61% (3.7.B.5b)

Body has slight corrosion all round the vehicle has corrosion and welded plates (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre perished but showing cords throw cracks

Offside Front tyre perished but no showing cords throw cracks

Pass 20 Jan 2017 18,794 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 18,794 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 187,156 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated both hinge areas (8.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front brake sticking slightly

Nearside suspension low

Offside floor area weak condition

Fail 25 Jan 2016 18,715 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated both hinge areas (8.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front brake sticking slightly

Nearside suspension low

Offside floor area weak condition

Pass 13 Jan 2015 18,646 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

bonnet corroded around hinge brackets

gearchange adapter plate splitting

Fail 12 Jan 2015 18,646 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

bonnet corroded around hinge brackets

gearchange adapter plate splitting

Pass 10 Feb 2014 18,592 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 18,589 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 18,499 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 18,489 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 18,471 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 18,408 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 18,408 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 18,204 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 18,204 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 17,991 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 17,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 17,722 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 17,722 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 17,207 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 17,207 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 16,874 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 16,874 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

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

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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UVM 854K is a 1972 Austin 1100 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 UVM 854K, 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.

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UVM 854K is a 1972 Austin 1100, first registered on 21 June 1972.

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