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BLN 270Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,154 mi
Last recorded64,154 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLN 270Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 64,154 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 63,772 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 63,731 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 63,500 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 63,500 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 63,206 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 63,206 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 62,895 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 62,502 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 61,677 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 61,677 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 60,650 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 60,159 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 60,159 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 59,188 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 59,188 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 58,049 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 58,034 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 57,386 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 56,801 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 56,801 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BLN 270Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BLN 270Y, 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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BLN 270Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 17 September 1982.

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