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CRW 743Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

80,881 mi
Last recorded80,881 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E55,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRW 743Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 80,881 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 80,783 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2021 80,779 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 80,695 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 May 2020 80,693 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 May 2019 80,482 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has light cracking in side wall

Pass 4 Jun 2018 80,231 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 79,946 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 79,858 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 May 2016 79,853 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 May 2015 79,698 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2014 79,590 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 79,588 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 79,562 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 79,562 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 79,489 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 79,489 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 5 Jan 2007 75,928 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front subframe, n/s rear mtg starting to split

Pass 5 Jan 2007 75,928 miles

front subframe, n/s rear mtg starting to split

Pass 10 Jan 2006 73,615 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 73,597 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front tyres low on pressure

n/s front upper ball joint has slight play

o/s rear tyre close to legal limit

slight play in o/s rear radius arm

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 Hl E?

Based on 2,262 MOT tests across 264 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
696
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 234
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 119
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 106
fog lamp not working 103
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 96
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CRW 743Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in White 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 Hl E models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 55,480 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 Hl E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 234 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CRW 743Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 Hl E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 44 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 Hl E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CRW 743Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 28 October 1982.

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