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POC 638Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

64,169 mi
Last recorded64,169 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E55,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOC 638Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 64,169 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 64,059 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 63,341 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner floor b post area corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Lower sill corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2019 63,341 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner floor b post area corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Lower sill corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2018 63,241 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

off side front outer sill corroded non test area

off side rear boot floor corroded not excessive at time of test

Pass 16 Jun 2017 63,341 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 59,821 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 55,425 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 50,100 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 44,633 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 43,911 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 42,292 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 39,812 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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POC 638Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 POC 638Y, 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 POC 638Y registered?

POC 638Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 19 August 1982.

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The MOT history for POC 638Y shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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