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BLB 186Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,509 mi
Last recorded44,509 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E55,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLB 186Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 44,509 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 44,509 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 44,042 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 43,603 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 43,200 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 43,179 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2018 41,149 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 40,378 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 40,378 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 39,595 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 38,948 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 38,293 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 71,162 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 62,323 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 62,193 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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BLB 186Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BLB 186Y, 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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BLB 186Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 28 August 1982.

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