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CDU 335Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

68,325 mi
Last recorded68,325 miles
Recorded on2 May 2020
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDU 335Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2020 68,325 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 67,860 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 67,019 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the tred not deep enough to reach ply or cord.

Nearside Outer sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear tyre worn abnormaly

Offside Outer sill slightly corroded

both front wiper blades split but still clearing the screen

Fail 9 Dec 2016 67,003 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor repaired with filler . (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor marked with chalk (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor repaired with filler (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the tred not deep enough to reach ply or cord.

Nearside Outer sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear tyre worn abnormaly

Offside Outer sill slightly corroded

both front wiper blades split but still clearing the screen

Pass 24 Sep 2015 65,622 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 63,065 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 62,823 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

hole in centre of floor pan

offside front brake hose rubbing on suspension

offside steering rack gaitor twisted

Pass 24 Sep 2012 57,790 miles

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

poor head lamp beam images

Fail 19 Jul 2012 57,554 miles

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

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

osr brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Jul 2011 55,144 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 55,078 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 54,904 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil filler cap missing

slight play in o/s ofsteering rack

Pass 4 May 2010 50,168 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 50,168 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 48,122 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 47,982 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 46,765 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside 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)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 46,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 46,713 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 46,368 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 46,368 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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CDU 335Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CDU 335Y, 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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CDU 335Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 22 October 1982.

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