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FVX 797Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,088 mi
Last recorded79,088 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E55,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVX 797Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2023 79,088 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 78,409 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 77,660 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 77,488 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 75,705 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 73,932 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 71,961 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension assembly has slight free play in the pivot bearings. (9.2.5d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 70,357 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 64,575 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 60,203 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 48,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 Hl E?

Based on 2,262 MOT tests across 264 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
696
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 234
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 119
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 106
fog lamp not working 103
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 96
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FVX 797Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 55,480 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 Hl E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 234 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FVX 797Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 Hl E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 44 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 Hl E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FVX 797Y registered?

FVX 797Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 25 October 1982.

Is FVX 797Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVX 797Y shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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