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BTT 352Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,016 mi
Last recorded66,016 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto30,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTT 352Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 66,016 miles

boot area loaded

front to rear brake pipe heavily corroded

movement in steering column

movement in the rack

outer sills corroded slightly

rear brake pipes corroded slightly

rear subframe corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2013 60,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r shock weaping

rear brake pipes coroaded

Pass 4 Apr 2012 56,708 miles

light under body corrosion.....

oil leaks.....

Pass 10 Mar 2011 49,298 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2010 48,553 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2010 48,544 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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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BTT 352Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BTT 352Y, 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 BTT 352Y registered?

BTT 352Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 20 September 1982.

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