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SJR 714Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

43,055 mi
Last recorded43,055 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJR 714Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 43,055 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 41,152 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 41,129 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 6 May 2017 38,598 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 May 2017 38,597 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2016 37,371 miles

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 17 May 2016 37,371 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 May 2015 37,360 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 37,360 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Fail 2 May 2014 36,792 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 2 May 2014 36,792 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 36,564 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 36,076 miles

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

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

underbody & inner wings covered in underseal unable to carry out full inspection of welding repairs

Pass 21 Jul 2010 35,431 miles

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

underbody covered in underseal unable to carry out full inspection of repairs

Pass 1 Jul 2009 28,972 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 28,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine oil leak

indicator tell tale light inoperative but buzzer fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2008 25,176 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 25,176 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 23,266 miles

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

offside front indicator loosing colour

tyres worn low

underbody corrosion

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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SJR 714Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SJR 714Y, 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 SJR 714Y registered?

SJR 714Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 20 October 1982.

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