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TAK 573Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,404 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAK 573Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 22 Jan 2013

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 12 May 2010
Fail 29 Apr 2010

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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TAK 573Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 TAK 573Y, 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 TAK 573Y registered?

TAK 573Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 20 October 1982.

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