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LBK 359Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

38,243 mi
Last recorded38,243 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto30,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBK 359Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 38,243 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 38,081 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 38,081 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2023 37,982 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 37,982 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 37,891 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 37,645 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 37,645 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front suspension low

Pass 22 Oct 2019 37,327 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 37,091 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 37,089 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer sill rusted and holed

Pass 29 Sep 2017 36,762 miles

Offside Front Outer sill rusted and holed outside prescribed area

Fail 25 Sep 2017 36,762 miles

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

Offside Front Outer sill rusted and holed outside prescribed area

Pass 12 Aug 2016 35,828 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 35,207 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 34,588 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 33,685 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 33,212 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 33,212 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 32,394 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 32,394 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 30,063 miles

slight play in both ends of steering rack

Fail 13 Aug 2010 30,063 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in both ends of steering rack

Fail 21 Oct 2009 26,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 26,682 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 26,066 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 26,066 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 25,840 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

wiper blades smearing;washer fluid turned too gel

Pass 13 Nov 2007 25,840 miles

wiper blades smearing;washer fluid turned too gel

Pass 7 Nov 2006 23,323 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 23,323 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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LBK 359Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 30,063 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 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LBK 359Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 44 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LBK 359Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 3 November 1982.

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