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PNV 82Y

1983 Austin Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,926 mi
Last recorded54,926 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini49,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNV 82Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 54,926 miles

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

brake pedal travel getting excessive

front n/plate cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2011 50,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear radius arm pin getting tight but ok at test

offside front seatbelt retracting slowly but ok at test

Fail 4 Oct 2011 50,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear radius arm pin getting tight but ok at test

offside front seatbelt retracting slowly but ok at test

Pass 8 Oct 2010 45,046 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 45,044 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 45,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

slight travel on footbrake but ok at test

Pass 26 Jun 2006 45,043 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 45,043 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

protective cover missing front sill edges

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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PNV 82Y is a 1983 Austin Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 49,515 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PNV 82Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PNV 82Y is a 1983 Austin Mini, first registered on 13 July 1983.

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