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CFK 259Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,706 mi
Last recorded11,706 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFK 259Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 11,706 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2023 9,324 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 9,103 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 9,046 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 8,956 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 8,829 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 8,612 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 7,185 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 7,185 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 7,168 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 7,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 7,148 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 7,133 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2005 7,126 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 7,126 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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CFK 259Y 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 80%.

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 CFK 259Y, 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 CFK 259Y registered?

CFK 259Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 December 1982.

Is CFK 259Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFK 259Y shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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