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WJV 181K

1971 Austin 1100

Purple Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,922 mi
Last recorded59,922 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1971 Austin 110044,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJV 181K
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2018 59,922 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 59,350 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 58,676 miles

Speedo head changed on 04/02/16 with 10525mls on new mileage at time of test as above

Pass 30 Jan 2015 10,041 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 9,242 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 8,716 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 8,189 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 8,029 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 71,992 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 67,689 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 6,027 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 5,260 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 5,008 miles

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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WJV 181K is a 1971 Austin 1100 in Purple with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJV 181K, 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 WJV 181K registered?

WJV 181K is a 1971 Austin 1100, first registered on 2 December 1971.

Is WJV 181K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJV 181K shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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