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BFC 765Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,688 mi
Last recorded95,688 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFC 765Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 95,688 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside OUTER SILL CORRODED BUT NOT PRESCRIBED AREA

Offside Front SILL REPAIRED WITH FILLER BUT NOT PRESCRIBED AREA

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 95,687 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside OUTER SILL CORRODED BUT NOT PRESCRIBED AREA

Offside Front SILL REPAIRED WITH FILLER BUT NOT PRESCRIBED AREA

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2016 95,423 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 95,423 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 93,392 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 92,048 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 90,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 8,771 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 8,771 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 84,054 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2008 83,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 82,743 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 82,246 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 81,924 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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BFC 765Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BFC 765Y, 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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BFC 765Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 26 August 1982.

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