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SWG 283Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,801 mi
Last recorded63,801 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWG 283Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 63,801 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 63,297 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2013 52,771 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 52,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 49,130 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 49,122 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 48,198 miles

nearside front floor corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2011 48,191 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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)

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2010 43,784 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2010 43,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2009 40,626 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 40,620 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 40,398 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 38,999 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 38,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 37,550 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 34,630 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 34,621 miles

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

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

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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SWG 283Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SWG 283Y, 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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SWG 283Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 9 September 1982.

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