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SRG 460Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

93,056 mi
Last recorded93,056 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRG 460Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 93,056 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 93,056 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 92,886 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth split (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play minor (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside inner tierod

Fail 7 Mar 2019 92,886 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth split (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play minor (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside inner tierod

Pass 20 Apr 2016 92,128 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 92,128 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 91,654 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 90,279 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 90,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 77,535 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 62,711 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 62,711 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 59,552 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2006 52,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 52,049 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 52,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

radiator cap missing

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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SRG 460Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 SRG 460Y, 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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SRG 460Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 4 November 1982.

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