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DBW 875Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,589 mi
Last recorded78,589 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E55,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBW 875Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 78,589 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 98,269 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 98,221 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 83,953 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 83,946 miles

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

front subframe mountings in poor condition !!!!!!!!

Pass 3 Mar 2006 82,464 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 82,460 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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 875Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 875Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DBW 875Y registered?

DBW 875Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 16 November 1982.

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The MOT history for DBW 875Y shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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