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CWD 561Y

1982 Austin Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

15,006 mi
Last recorded15,006 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini55,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWD 561Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 15,006 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 14,568 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 14,568 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 14,554 miles

n/s tie bar bolt upside down

Fail 2 Jun 2009 14,554 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s tie bar bolt upside down

Pass 19 Nov 2007 13,195 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 13,163 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2006 12,354 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 12,354 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel hose from tank excessively perished

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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CWD 561Y is a 1982 Austin Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CWD 561Y, 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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CWD 561Y is a 1982 Austin Mini, first registered on 9 December 1982.

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