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BGV 349Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,454 mi
Last recorded42,454 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGV 349Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 42,454 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various Chassis And Suspension Corrosion.

Various Dust Covers Deteriorated.

Fail 21 Jun 2021 42,454 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various Chassis And Suspension Corrosion.

Various Dust Covers Deteriorated.

Pass 13 Jul 2017 42,371 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under sill. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel slightly hard to turn.

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under sill. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2014 42,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 May 2014 42,317 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 41,734 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 41,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 40,862 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 40,862 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2009 38,898 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 38,898 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 38,476 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 38,472 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 37,032 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 35,900 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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BGV 349Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 City E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BGV 349Y, 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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BGV 349Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 18 November 1982.

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