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LGH 522Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

40,621 mi
Last recorded40,621 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E55,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGH 522Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 40,621 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 May 2021 40,351 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Boot floor corroded adjacent to rear of rear subframe mount. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 40,224 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 39,157 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 39,154 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2018 39,041 miles

Nearside and offside front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2018 39,041 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside and offside front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2017 38,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 38,947 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 38,947 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 38,946 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 38,945 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 38,994 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 38,944 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 38,942 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 38,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2010 38,936 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 38,839 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 38,829 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 38,825 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all rear shock bushes have signs of perishing

Pass 16 May 2007 38,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all rear shock bushes have signs of perishing

Pass 16 Mar 2006 38,819 miles

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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LGH 522Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LGH 522Y, 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 LGH 522Y registered?

LGH 522Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 9 October 1982.

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The MOT history for LGH 522Y shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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