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BUE 45Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Grey Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,111 mi
Last recorded35,111 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto30,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUE 45Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 35,111 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 35,109 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 35,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 34,334 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 28,140 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 20,202 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 20,200 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres cracking and perishing

rear boot floor and back panel rusty and shailing

rear subframe mounting rusty and shailing

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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BUE 45Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Grey with a 1,380cc 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 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 30,063 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BUE 45Y, 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 BUE 45Y registered?

BUE 45Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 15 October 1982.

Is BUE 45Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUE 45Y shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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