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BUD 385Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,212 mi
Last recorded54,212 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUD 385Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 54,212 miles

nearside rear radius arm bearing slight play

offside front brake hose deteriorated

oil leak

rear exhaust mount broken but still supported

Pass 4 Sep 2017 53,759 miles

Slight corrosion to near side rear boot floor.

Slight play in near side rear radius arm bearing.

Pass 20 Aug 2016 53,384 miles

offside front brake hose deteriorated

offside front tyre close to wear bars

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2015 53,206 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2015 53,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

offside front tyre getting close to wear bars

offside rear tyre getting close to wear bars

oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2014 53,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 53,157 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 52,899 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 52,899 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,266 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 51,266 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 72,959 miles

customised front seats fitted with no original fixings at rear of seat

Fail 27 Aug 2010 72,959 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

customised front seats fitted with no original fixings at rear of seat

Pass 2 Jun 2009 72,759 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 72,959 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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BUD 385Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BUD 385Y, 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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BUD 385Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 25 August 1982.

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