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FTW 26Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,832 mi
Last recorded98,832 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTW 26Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 98,832 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 98,829 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

underbody corrosion in places

Fail 12 Jun 2007 98,804 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

body panels corroded in places

underbody corrosion in places

Pass 12 Jun 2006 96,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

bumper insecure

corrosion under offside headlamp minimum requirement.Holed but lamp not insecure

surface corrosion on some brake pipes

underbody corrosion minimum requirement only in places

Fail 12 Jun 2006 96,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bumper insecure

corrosion under offside headlamp minimum requirement.Holed but lamp not insecure

surface corrosion on some brake pipes

underbody corrosion minimum requirement only in places

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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FTW 26Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FTW 26Y, 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 FTW 26Y registered?

FTW 26Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 25 August 1982.

Is FTW 26Y safe to buy?

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