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RTN 696Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Yellow Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,855 mi
Last recorded25,855 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTN 696Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 25,855 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 25,385 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 25,063 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 24,342 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 23,857 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 22,649 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 21,632 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 21,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 21,157 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 20,444 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 19,929 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 19,304 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 18,285 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 18,285 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

exhaust joints slight blow

handbrake floor split

n/s door mirror loose

Pass 15 Nov 2008 18,128 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 12,675 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 11,778 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 11,443 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both sides sill steps corroded

under body corroded

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
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RTN 696Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Yellow with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RTN 696Y, 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.

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What year was RTN 696Y registered?

RTN 696Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 27 August 1982.

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The MOT history for RTN 696Y shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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