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STF 744Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,046 mi
Last recorded49,046 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTF 744Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 49,046 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot has been tapped up

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 48,545 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 48,543 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 48,542 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 48,542 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 45,159 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 40,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2006 40,250 miles

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

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

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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STF 744Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 STF 744Y, 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 STF 744Y registered?

STF 744Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is STF 744Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for STF 744Y shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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