MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,308 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
slight pay in front steering rack ends
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
slight pay in front steering rack ends
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside front tyre has slight sidewall cracks (perishing)
offside steering rack end has slight movement
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside front tyre has slight sidewall cracks (perishing)
offside steering rack end has slight movement
Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
brakes binding very slightly
see failure vt32 advise sheet
Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
choke doesnt lock
fuel gauge not working
some parts of vehicle starting to corrode
speedo not working
throttle sticking
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 Hl E?
Based on 2,262 MOT tests across 264 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KVV 126Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 KVV 126Y, 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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KVV 126Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 8 October 1982.
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