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XDL 549L

1972 Austin 1100

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,200 mi
Last recorded37,200 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Austin 110048,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDL 549L
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2018 37,200 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 37,200 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust deteriorated

vehicle has been stood

Pass 5 Apr 2016 37,198 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak from engine

vehicle has been stood

Pass 12 Mar 2015 37,190 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 37,103 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

non standard exhaust fitted

o/s/ outer sill to floor lip slightly corroded but not holed

o/s/f tyre side wall perished

oil leak

slight brake binding to o/s/r service brake

Pass 6 Nov 2012 36,880 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 36,556 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres cracked and starting to split

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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XDL 549L is a 1972 Austin 1100 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 XDL 549L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XDL 549L registered?

XDL 549L is a 1972 Austin 1100, first registered on 16 August 1972.

Is XDL 549L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDL 549L shows 7 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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