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BKE 279Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

51,358 mi
Last recorded51,358 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E55,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKE 279Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 51,358 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut inner sidewall

Offside Front shock bush's perished

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

hazards not working

inner and outer sills corroding , floor areas corroding

underside of car corroding

Fail 29 May 2021 51,350 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre cut inner sidewall

Offside Front shock bush's perished

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

hazards not working

inner and outer sills corroding , floor areas corroding

underside of car corroding

Pass 29 May 2020 51,076 miles

General Under-body Corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2018 49,975 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 radius arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 49,936 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 radius arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 48,653 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 48,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 44,881 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 44,881 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 May 2015 43,236 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 20 May 2015 43,236 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2014 42,467 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 42,461 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 39,183 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 39,009 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 39,009 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 35,582 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 35,557 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 85,101 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 Hl E?

Based on 2,262 MOT tests across 264 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
696
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 234
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 119
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 106
fog lamp not working 103
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 96
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BKE 279Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BKE 279Y, 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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BKE 279Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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