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FRO 660Y

1982 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,730 mi
Last recorded20,730 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini55,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRO 660Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2009 20,730 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front and rear brake drum backing plates surface corrosion

nearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jun 2008 20,730 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear brake drum backing plates heavy surface corrosion

nearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 20 Jun 2007 20,729 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

engine damp with oil

Pass 21 Jun 2006 20,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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FRO 660Y is a 1982 Austin Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FRO 660Y, 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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What year was FRO 660Y registered?

FRO 660Y is a 1982 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 October 1982.

Is FRO 660Y safe to buy?

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