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CWL 109Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,631 mi
Last recorded79,631 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2008
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWL 109Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2008 79,631 miles

bad oil leak.

front suspension/subframe corroding.

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s inner sill/floor holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

o/s+n/s inner/outer sills corroding.

o/s+n/s/f floor pans corroding.

o/s+n/s/r inner/outer sills corroding around subframe mounts.

o/s+n/s/r valance holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

o/s/f baulk head around master cylinder corroding.

play in o/s+n/s steering rack.

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding.

slight damage/distortion to n/s/r road wheel.

Fail 4 Dec 2008 79,631 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

bad oil leak.

front suspension/subframe corroding.

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s inner sill/floor holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

o/s+n/s inner/outer sills corroding.

o/s+n/s/f floor pans corroding.

o/s+n/s/r inner/outer sills corroding around subframe mounts.

o/s+n/s/r valance holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

o/s/f baulk head around master cylinder corroding.

play in o/s+n/s steering rack.

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding.

slight damage/distortion to n/s/r road wheel.

Pass 12 Dec 2007 79,358 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bad oil leak.

front to rear floor pans corroding.

inner/outer sills corroding.

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s/f outer sill/arch holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

play in front rear subframe bushes.

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding.

rear valance holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

slight damage/distorion to n/s/r roadwheel.

Fail 7 Dec 2007 79,358 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bad oil leak.

front to rear floor pans corroding.

inner/outer sills corroding.

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s/f outer sill/arch holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

play in front rear subframe bushes.

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding.

rear valance holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

slight damage/distorion to n/s/r roadwheel.

Pass 20 Dec 2006 79,102 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 79,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

bad oil leak.

front suspension/subframe corroding.

front+rear floor pans corroding.

inner/outer sills/floor pans corroding.

n/s/f shock absorber starting to weep.

o/s+n/s/f inner wing/wheel arches corroding.

o/s/f inner wing/sill holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

play in n/s steering rack.

play in steering colum/shaft.

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding.

Pass 22 Dec 2005 78,862 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 78,862 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

play in steering colum/shaft.

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

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

corrosion around baulk head.

front suspension corroding.

front to rear /boot floor ,floor pans corroding.

front+rear metal brake pipes corroding.

imbalance in front brakes.

inner/outer sills corroding.

n/s/r shock absorber starting to get soft.

n/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.

o/s/f inner wheel arch/ sill holed outside prescribed area's.

o/s/f shock absorber starting to weep.

play in n/s top+bottom ball joints.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

rear subframe corroding badly.

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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CWL 109Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CWL 109Y, 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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CWL 109Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 October 1982.

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