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RFJ 274H

1970 Austin 1100

Beige Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,344 mi
Last recorded66,344 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Austin 110045,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFJ 274H
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1970
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 66,344 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 66,344 miles

Central Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened in wheel arch (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 66,330 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 66,024 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 64,835 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 64,282 miles

front brakes dragging slightly

nearside front suspension knuckle dustcover missing

nearside handbrake efficiency low

offside driveshaft coupling worn

offside rear flexible brake hose deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2012 64,252 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 64,252 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

major ammount of sealer/filler under car/sills.

nearside outer/inner sills and floor has major rust which is not in a perscribed area.

offside outer/inner sills to floor has major rust in a non persribed area.

Fail 21 Aug 2012 64,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 64,016 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

all brake hoses are starting to perish

all subframe mounting are very soft and well worn

corrosion on front suspension displacer connection to suspension arms

freeplay in track rod ends

heavey corrosion and extensive repairs all heavily coated and difficullt to inspect

heavey corrosion on all inner roadwheels

heavey corrosion on both front and rear subframes

heavey corrosion on both front inner wheel arches

movement in steering column upper atachment

rubbing noise from all brakes

surface corrosion on handbrake cable

Pass 30 Dec 2009 63,563 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 63,535 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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RFJ 274H is a 1970 Austin 1100 in Beige with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Austin 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 45,350 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 RFJ 274H, 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 56 years old, this Austin 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RFJ 274H is a 1970 Austin 1100, first registered on 9 March 1970.

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