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HBH 840Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,755 mi
Last recorded51,755 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E64,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBH 840Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 51,755 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 51,755 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 50,056 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Jan 2008 49,730 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

one exhaust rubber starting to split from metal

Fail 16 Jan 2008 49,730 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

one exhaust rubber starting to split from metal

Pass 2 Feb 2006 44,819 miles

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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HBH 840Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 64,642 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 Hl E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 234 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HBH 840Y, 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 43 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 Hl E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HBH 840Y registered?

HBH 840Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 20 January 1983.

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