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EUP 801Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

10,011 mi
Last recorded10,011 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUP 801Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 10,011 miles

Nearside Sill corroded at front but not within prescribed area.

Fail 23 Sep 2015 10,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Sill corroded at front but not within prescribed area.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 6,086 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 6,065 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 403 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 63 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 54,004 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 54,003 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

co2 content just on limit

Pass 5 Jun 2010 51,610 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 5 May 2009 51,537 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 51,537 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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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EUP 801Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EUP 801Y, 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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What year was EUP 801Y registered?

EUP 801Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 10 December 1982.

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