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FPP 285Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,716 mi
Last recorded39,716 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPP 285Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 39,716 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease from gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner slight play inner steering arm joint

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

small patches of corrosion on underside of floor pan

Pass 17 Jul 2019 39,653 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 39,449 miles

Nearside under floor rusty

Offside under floor rusty

Fail 12 May 2018 39,426 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front floor pan rusty

Offside Front floor pan rusty

Pass 5 May 2017 38,933 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 38,391 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 38,470 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 38,181 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 38,173 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 38,170 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 38,170 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 37,950 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 37,699 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 37,699 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 37,390 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 37,025 miles

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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FPP 285Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FPP 285Y, 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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FPP 285Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 15 November 1982.

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