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JMA 638Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,938 mi
Last recorded82,938 miles
Recorded on26 May 2007
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMA 638Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2007 82,938 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 82,757 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 82,757 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

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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JMA 638Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JMA 638Y, 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 JMA 638Y registered?

JMA 638Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 11 August 1982.

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The MOT history for JMA 638Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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