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SMD 674Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

74,841 mi
Last recorded74,841 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMD 674Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 74,841 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 74,582 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 74,417 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 74,081 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 73,884 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 73,402 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear valance (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 72,342 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 71,350 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 70,252 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 70,252 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 69,415 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 69,415 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 69,175 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 69,175 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 66,184 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 65,995 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 65,050 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 64,930 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

NOTE extensive modifications carried out to vehicle

NOTE extensive welding & undersealing to vehicle

NOTE front & rear wheels/tyres protrude past bodywork

NOTE front bumper not fitted at time of test

NOTE indicator 'tell-tale' weak

NOTE non-standard rear lights fitted

NOTE rear seats not fitted at time of test

NOTE sill/wheel arch moulding strips not fitted

STRONGLY ADVISE n/s rear light lens broken

STRONGLY ADVISE play/wear in o/s & n/s rear radius arm bearings

STRONGLY ADVISE rear sub-frame very rusty, replace A.S.A.P.

check front brakes

check quality of o/s & n/s seat belt centre buckle fixings to floor

slightly long travel on foot brake

top of n/s sill/door step rusted & holed, not testable area

Pass 19 Sep 2006 57,514 miles

NOTE modifications made to front structure of vehicle

NOTE n/s front seat not fitted at time of test

NOTE non-standard front wings & bonnet fitted

NOTE non-standard rear lights & reflectors fitted

extensive welding repairs have been made to vehicle

n/s rear light lens broken

o/s & n/s outer sills rusted & holed, not testable area

o/s door mirror glass deteriorated

rear sub-frame getting rusty

Fail 15 Sep 2006 57,491 miles

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

NOTE modifications made to front stucture of vehicle

NOTE n/s front seat not fitted at time of test

NOTE non-standard front wings & bonnet fitted

NOTE non-standard rear lights & reflectors fitted

extensive welding repairs have been made to vehicle

n/s rear light lens broken

o/s & n/s outer sills rusted & holed, not testable area

o/s door mirror glass deteriorated

rear sub-frame getting rusty

Fail 7 Sep 2006 57,436 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

NOTE extensive welding repairs have been carried out on vehicle

NOTE modifications made to front structure of vehicle

NOTE n/s front seat not fitted at time of test

NOTE non-standard front wings & bonnet fitted

NOTE non-standard rear lights & reflectors fitted

hand brake efficiency low

n/s rear light lens broken

o/s door mirror glass deteriorated

rear sub-frame getting rusty

battery insecure & positive cable from battery rubbing through hole in boot floor

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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SMD 674Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SMD 674Y, 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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SMD 674Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 December 1982.

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