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BLA 989Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Yellow Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,076 mi
Last recorded6,076 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto30,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLA 989Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2018 6,076 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 5,923 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 5,592 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 5,376 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 5,079 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 4,706 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 41,843 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 3,871 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 3,237 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 1,657 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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BLA 989Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Yellow with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 30,063 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BLA 989Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 44 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BLA 989Y registered?

BLA 989Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 20 October 1982.

Is BLA 989Y safe to buy?

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