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UAP 766X

1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,895 mi
Last recorded53,895 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E55,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAP 766X
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 53,895 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 53,710 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 53,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 53,484 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 53,481 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 53,290 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 52,748 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 52,748 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 50,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/F Shock absorber slight misting

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Nov 2010 50,550 miles

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

O/S/F Shock absorber slight misting

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Nov 2009 47,640 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 47,640 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 40,754 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 37,676 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 37,046 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 37,035 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 Hl E?

Based on 2,262 MOT tests across 264 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
696
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 234
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 119
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 106
fog lamp not working 103
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 96
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UAP 766X is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 55,480 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 Hl E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 234 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UAP 766X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 Hl E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 44 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 Hl E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UAP 766X registered?

UAP 766X is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 30 June 1982.

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