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ERU 309Y

1981 Austin Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,103 mi
Last recorded171,103 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERU 309Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 171,103 miles

bonnet safety catch missing

Pass 23 Oct 2007 15,503 miles

both front tie bars slightly bent

both rear s/absorbers weak

Pass 27 Oct 2006 15,212 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 15,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

track rod ends at full length at hub ends.

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000?

Based on 7,092 MOT tests across 1,013 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
390
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 443
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 380
brake recording little or no effort 296
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 235
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 218
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ERU 309Y is a 1981 Austin Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 443 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ERU 309Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 45 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ERU 309Y registered?

ERU 309Y is a 1981 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is ERU 309Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERU 309Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ERU 309Y have outstanding finance?

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