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DBW 841Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Blue Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,179 mi
Last recorded61,179 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E55,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBW 841Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 61,179 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 60,084 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 59,484 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 59,484 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 59,480 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground to rear main battery cable (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radias arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 58,797 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

mileage correct at time of test

slight engine misfire

Pass 6 Jul 2006 94,730 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 94,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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DBW 841Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Blue with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DBW 841Y, 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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What year was DBW 841Y registered?

DBW 841Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 5 November 1982.

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