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BBW 998Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,354 mi
Last recorded53,354 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBW 998Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 53,354 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 14,920 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 13,350 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 11,599 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 89,999 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 89,999 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 89,999 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 89,999 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 89,999 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside rear cracking due to age

Fail 30 May 2006 89,999 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

CENTRE EXHAUST MTG. SPLIT

SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING COLUMN

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BBW 998Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BBW 998Y, 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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BBW 998Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 27 August 1982.

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