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BKV 852Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,056 mi
Last recorded49,056 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E55,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKV 852Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 49,056 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 49,056 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 48,239 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 48,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 47,731 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside wiper not clearing well

tracking required

Fail 26 Mar 2007 47,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside wiper not clearing well

tracking required

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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BKV 852Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BKV 852Y, 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 BKV 852Y registered?

BKV 852Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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