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KMA 165Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,492 mi
Last recorded75,492 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E55,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMA 165Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 14 Jun 2023 75,492 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 75,013 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 74,347 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2020 71,930 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 68,983 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 66,472 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 60,753 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight cracking nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2008 59,241 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 56,808 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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KMA 165Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KMA 165Y, 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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What year was KMA 165Y registered?

KMA 165Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 13 August 1982.

Is KMA 165Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for KMA 165Y shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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