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ONP 579Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,839 mi
Last recorded41,839 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E55,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONP 579Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 41,839 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 29,841 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 29,841 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 29,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre have cuts on outer edge

Fail 10 Jun 2011 29,066 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre have cuts on outer edge

Pass 3 Jun 2010 47,440 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 47,440 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 47,440 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 68,635 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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ONP 579Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ONP 579Y, 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 ONP 579Y registered?

ONP 579Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 8 September 1982.

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