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ABC 672Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,031 mi
Last recorded63,031 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABC 672Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 63,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 62,413 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 62,408 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 61,882 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 61,404 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 60,476 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 59,831 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 59,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?

Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
716
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,881
Steering rack gaiter split 2,979
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,706
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,326
fog lamp not working 2,243
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ABC 672Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 55,404 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABC 672Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 44 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ABC 672Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 5 November 1982.

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