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WLV 460J

1970 Austin 1100

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,264 mi
Last recorded31,264 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1970 Austin 110045,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLV 460J
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 31,264 miles

extensive welding repairs to underside of vehicle

Fail 29 Sep 2015 31,264 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases loose at manifold (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

extensive welding repairs to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Nov 2013 31,014 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 31,014 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside 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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 30,836 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 30,673 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 30,247 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 29,180 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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WLV 460J is a 1970 Austin 1100 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WLV 460J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WLV 460J registered?

WLV 460J is a 1970 Austin 1100, first registered on 1 October 1970.

Is WLV 460J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLV 460J shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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