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A982 UYH

1984 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,121 mi
Last recorded79,121 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini56,277 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA982 UYH
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 79,121 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 79,120 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2016 7,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front floor slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2015 7,046 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front floor corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2015 7,046 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front floor corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 6,682 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front floor slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 6,233 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 5,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 5,955 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 55,910 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 55,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 45,944 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 45,944 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 47,626 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 4,750 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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A982 UYH is a 1984 Austin Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 56,277 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 Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A982 UYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A982 UYH is a 1984 Austin Mini, first registered on 9 April 1984.

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