CarVerify

Free Car Check

ABW 907X

1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Red Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

2,089 mi
Last recorded2,089 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E55,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Austin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 907X
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
View full Austin Mini 1000 Hl E reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 2,089 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 1,454 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 337 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 119 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear panel corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2020 119 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear panel corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2016 99,858 miles

OS engine mount deteriated

all front suspension bushes and rubber parts perished and deteriated

drivers seat on limit for security

front subframe floor mounts corroded and repaired from inside car

minimal front suspension clearence with bump stops

movement in steering column

rear subframe front floor mounts repaired with over plates

rear wheel cylenders secured with wire

slight insecurity on additional brake servo

Fail 18 Apr 2016 99,858 miles

Brake pedal operating lever not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

OS engine mount deteriated

all front suspension bushes and rubber parts perished and deteriated

drivers seat on limit for security

front subframe floor mounts corroded and repaired from inside car

minimal front suspension clearence with bump stops

movement in steering column

rear subframe front floor mounts repaired with over plates

rear wheel cylenders secured with wire

Fail 25 Sep 2014 99,849 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front subframe floor repaired from inside car

front suspension bushes deteriated

nearside outer sill cracked and close to mot fail

offside engine mount deteriated

slight movement in steering collumn

Pass 18 Sep 2013 98,710 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 97,117 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2012 97,111 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 94,788 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 91,889 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 90,887 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 90,875 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 89,432 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 88,082 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 Hl E?

Based on 2,262 MOT tests across 264 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
696
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 234
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 119
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 106
fog lamp not working 103
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 96
Full Austin Mini 1000 Hl E reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ABW 907X is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 55,480 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 Hl E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 234 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABW 907X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ABW 907X?

You can check the full history of ABW 907X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ABW 907X registered?

ABW 907X is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 30 June 1982.

Is ABW 907X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 907X shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ABW 907X have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ABW 907X. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.