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HNB 155D

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

53,512 mi
Last recorded53,512 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNB 155D
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 53,512 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 52,366 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General corrosion to underbody of vehicle in places.

Pass 15 Jul 2017 51,069 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jul 2017 51,067 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked Ball joint (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 50,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both wipers slightly smearing screen

no hazard switch fitted

offside rear inner arch welding undersealed

oil leak

parking brake just met requirement 16%

service brake just met requirement 50%

Fail 7 Aug 2015 50,768 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both wipers slightly smearing screen

no hazard switch fitted

offside rear inner arch welding undersealed

oil leak

parking brake just met requirement 16%

service brake just met requirement 50%

Fail 21 Jul 2015 50,758 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 49,734 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 49,706 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 47,258 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

offside rear wheel slight play up and down

Fail 29 Jul 2013 47,222 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

offside rear wheel slight play up and down

Pass 31 Jan 2012 42,379 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 42,379 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 42,029 miles

hazard lamps flashing fast

offside front floor pan corroded

offside steering rack inner ball joint slight play

Fail 28 Sep 2009 42,028 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hazard lamps flashing fast

offside front floor pan corroded

offside steering rack inner ball joint slight play

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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HNB 155D is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 HNB 155D, 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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HNB 155D is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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