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HTT 665Y

1983 Austin Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,884 mi
Last recorded48,884 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini49,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTT 665Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 48,884 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion to both front floor pans

Fail 21 Feb 2017 48,884 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak ()

corrosion to both front floor pans

Pass 18 Jul 2014 48,434 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 48,223 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 48,224 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 48,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 48,198 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 48,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front bumper insecure

n/s/s lower ball joint gaitor split

o/s track rod end gaitor split

Pass 2 Jul 2010 48,198 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion o/s/f under arch rear/bulkhead

front discs slightly pitted

oil leak

start of corrosion n/s/f floor pan

start of corrosion o/s/r floor pan

Pass 3 Jul 2009 48,189 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front brake discs poor condition

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack ends

Fail 2 Jul 2009 48,189 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front brake discs poor condition

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack ends

Pass 3 Jul 2008 48,194 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 47,996 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 47,996 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 47,978 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 47,978 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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HTT 665Y is a 1983 Austin Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 49,515 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HTT 665Y, 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 43 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HTT 665Y registered?

HTT 665Y is a 1983 Austin Mini, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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