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KFM 420Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,241 mi
Last recorded29,241 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E55,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFM 420Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 29,241 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 26,549 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 24,159 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 24,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 20,541 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 18,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 18,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 13,974 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension Bush covered with undersealer

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 7,144 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 1,513 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 356 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2013 345 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 2 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 2 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 2 miles

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

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

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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KFM 420Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KFM 420Y, 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.

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KFM 420Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 20 August 1982.

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