CarVerify

Free Car Check

OYH 877Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Green Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,755 mi
Last recorded51,755 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Austin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYH 877Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 51,755 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 51,755 miles

Central Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 51,501 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres perished/cracked

steering rack worn/freeplay evident especially at n/s

Fail 8 Jul 2016 51,490 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Fuel pipe insecure front to rear fuel pipe (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall split (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres perished/cracked

steering rack worn/freeplay evident especially at n/s

Pass 4 Aug 2015 51,437 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 51,437 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 51,297 miles

offside rear tyre becoming perished

Fail 4 Jul 2014 51,297 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

offside rear tyre becoming perished

Pass 4 Apr 2013 50,674 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 50,565 miles

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
Full Austin Mini 1000 City E reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OYH 877Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 OYH 877Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OYH 877Y?

You can check the full history of OYH 877Y by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OYH 877Y registered?

OYH 877Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 20 August 1982.

Is OYH 877Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYH 877Y shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OYH 877Y have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OYH 877Y. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.