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SIG 8981

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

60,840 mi
Last recorded60,840 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIG 8981
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 60,840 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 60,463 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 60,027 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 60,027 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 59,371 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 59,371 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering arm modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play ball joint loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 58,281 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 57,375 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 57,375 miles

Offside front brake application uneven low reading (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2017 57,349 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 57,232 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 57,024 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 57,024 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 56,538 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 56,538 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 56,116 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 56,116 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 55,690 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 55,690 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 54,641 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 53,946 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 53,284 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 49,487 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 49,486 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 43,895 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 43,895 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside outer sill starting to corrode.

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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SIG 8981 is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SIG 8981, 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 SIG 8981 registered?

SIG 8981 is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 21 October 1982.

Is SIG 8981 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIG 8981 shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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