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KVV 126Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,308 mi
Last recorded74,308 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E55,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVV 126Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 74,308 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight pay in front steering rack ends

Fail 19 Dec 2012 74,308 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 73,821 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 73,821 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 71,359 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 71,359 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 64,338 miles

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 64,338 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 56,872 miles

brakes binding very slightly

see failure vt32 advise sheet

Fail 20 Sep 2007 56,872 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 88,194 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 88,191 miles

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.

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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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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