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BIG 7782

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,592 mi
Last recorded78,592 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 7782
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 78,592 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 78,364 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 78,305 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 78,283 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 78,253 miles

Rear brake low reading

all tyre walls starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 Aug 2017 78,253 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose nut loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake low reading

Pass 13 May 2008 58,725 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 58,620 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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BIG 7782 is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 54,710 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 BIG 7782, 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 40 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 BIG 7782 registered?

BIG 7782 is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 15 August 1986.

Is BIG 7782 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 7782 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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