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PLG 482Y

1981 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

30,048 mi
Last recorded30,048 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLG 482Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 30,048 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 29,994 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 29,989 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2018 29,730 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 29,677 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 29,278 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 29,274 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 29,274 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 29,259 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 29,259 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 29,058 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 29,057 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 28,663 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 28,663 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 28,562 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 28,550 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 28,414 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 28,318 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 28,119 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 27,928 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 27,928 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 27,766 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 27,766 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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PLG 482Y is a 1981 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PLG 482Y, 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 45 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 Hl E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PLG 482Y is a 1981 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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