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OOG 880X

1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,559 mi
Last recorded73,559 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E55,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOG 880X
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 73,559 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front tyre has age related cracking

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jun 2016 73,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front tyre has age related cracking

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Sep 2015 73,559 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative All lamps (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 73,392 miles

AS PER TEST 697523834135

Fail 13 May 2014 73,392 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front 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 Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front bulkhead starting to corrode

heavy inder sill to both outer sills

slight play to n/s rear wheel bearing

split to o/s front outer tyre wall

Pass 15 Mar 2013 72,002 miles

BULKHEAD STARTING TO CORRODE

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FUEL CAP SEAL STARTING TO PERISH

O/S FRONT TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

REAR VALANCE NOT WELDED TO REAR WHEEL ARCHES

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Fail 8 Dec 2012 71,952 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

BULK HEAD STARTING TO CORRODE

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FUEL CAP SEAL STARTING TO PERISH

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

REAR VALANVE NOT WELDED TO REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH

SLIGHT PLAY TO ALL FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 15 Dec 2011 69,855 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 69,851 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 69,508 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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OOG 880X is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 OOG 880X, 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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OOG 880X is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 25 June 1982.

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