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KGK 38Y

1982 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

8,340 mi
Last recorded8,340 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini55,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGK 38Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 8,340 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 55,123 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 55,123 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 49,315 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 48,600 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 47,982 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 46,994 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 46,709 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 46,709 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

advise slight rusting on rear brake pipes

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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KGK 38Y is a 1982 Austin Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1982 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 55,886 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KGK 38Y, 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 44 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KGK 38Y registered?

KGK 38Y is a 1982 Austin Mini, first registered on 11 August 1982.

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