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FDZ 7676

1982 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

37,269 mi
Last recorded37,269 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini55,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDZ 7676
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 37,269 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades poor

exhaust rear bracket poor

Fail 1 Sep 2012 37,269 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades poor

exhaust rear bracket poor

Pass 28 Jun 2011 37,257 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

slight corrosion to various parts of bodywork

Fail 15 Jun 2011 37,252 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

slight corrosion to various parts of bodywork

Pass 12 May 2010 37,031 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 37,030 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 37,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 36,885 miles

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

adive cannot open petrol cap

Pass 16 Jan 2008 36,867 miles

non standard wheels fitted,floors and suspension coroding,offside rear brake slightly binding.front brake pipe poorly secured.exhaust joints weeping.

Fail 11 Jan 2008 36,856 miles

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

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

non standard wheels fitted,floors and suspension coroding,offside rear brake slightly binding.front brake pipe poorly secured.exhaust joints weeping.

Pass 3 Oct 2006 33,984 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 33,984 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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FDZ 7676 is a 1982 Austin Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

Across all 1982 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 55,886 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FDZ 7676, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 44 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FDZ 7676 is a 1982 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 January 1982.

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