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BSS 97M

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,284 mi
Last recorded60,284 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2007
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSS 97M
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2007 60,284 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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BSS 97M is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BSS 97M, 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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What year was BSS 97M registered?

BSS 97M is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 27 October 1982.

Is BSS 97M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSS 97M shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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