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BLB 23Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,691 mi
Last recorded30,691 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLB 23Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 30,691 miles

Nearside track rod end dust cover perrished

n/ top and bottom ball joint dust covers perrished

Fail 5 Nov 2016 30,691 miles

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

Nearside track rod end dust cover perrished

n/ top and bottom ball joint dust covers perrished

Pass 4 Oct 2015 29,013 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 27,242 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 27,242 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wrong rear no plate not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Aug 2013 22,896 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 22,227 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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BLB 23Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 55,404 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 BLB 23Y, 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 44 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BLB 23Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 23 August 1982.

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