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LGK 835Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,186 mi
Last recorded90,186 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGK 835Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 90,186 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Oct 2014 90,186 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2013 90,170 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 90,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 90,029 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?

Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
716
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,881
Steering rack gaiter split 2,979
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,706
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,326
fog lamp not working 2,243
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LGK 835Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 55,404 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LGK 835Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LGK 835Y registered?

LGK 835Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 6 October 1982.

Is LGK 835Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGK 835Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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