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ADV 232Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,373 mi
Last recorded3,373 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADV 232Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 3,373 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 3,107 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 2,773 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 2,773 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 1,519 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 1,516 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 1,510 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 1,504 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 1,496 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 1,495 miles

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

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 1,493 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 1,490 miles

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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ADV 232Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ADV 232Y, 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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What year was ADV 232Y registered?

ADV 232Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is ADV 232Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADV 232Y shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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