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PYP 762Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

83,388 mi
Last recorded83,388 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E64,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYP 762Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 83,388 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust leak slightly

Pass 23 Aug 2022 78,661 miles

exhaust sustem system slightly leak

Pass 3 Sep 2021 77,526 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 74,509 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 72,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 69,786 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 67,836 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Sep 2017 67,835 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 65,477 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 62,732 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 59,570 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 56,465 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 53,927 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 51,462 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 49,814 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 48,750 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 47,267 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 46,300 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 44,624 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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PYP 762Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 64,642 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 PYP 762Y, 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 43 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 PYP 762Y registered?

PYP 762Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 8 March 1983.

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