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CJO 387Y

1982 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

86,319 mi
Last recorded86,319 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini55,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJO 387Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 86,319 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body sill slightly corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 85,922 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Orange bulb gone pale (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body sill slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2020 85,900 miles

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BODY SILL SLIGHT CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 85,328 miles

Slight corrosion to underside in places , n/s/f, o/s/f,/n/s/r,o/s/r.

Pass 27 Apr 2018 84,663 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 83,888 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion Body sill slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 83,130 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 81,772 miles

Exhaust mounting rubbers cracked at rear.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 80,366 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 79,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 77,273 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 74,921 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 73,177 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

O/S/REAR TYRE "AGED"/"CRACKED".

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 72,369 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 72,012 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 69,558 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 66,615 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 66,614 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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CJO 387Y is a 1982 Austin Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1982 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 55,886 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CJO 387Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 44 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CJO 387Y is a 1982 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 October 1982.

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