MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
550 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside steering rack boot is perished
Passenger seats not fitted at time of test
Throttle sticks
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 Hl E?
Based on 2,262 MOT tests across 264 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BEG 171Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BEG 171Y, 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.
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What year was BEG 171Y registered?
BEG 171Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 27 August 1982.
Is BEG 171Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for BEG 171Y shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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