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UAW 170Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

1,883 mi
Last recorded1,883 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAW 170Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 1,883 miles
Pass 12 May 2022

Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front bonnet bolts loose

all suspension modified

Fail 9 May 2022

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front bonnet bolts loose

all suspension modified

Pass 30 Sep 2020 82,170 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 82,167 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2019 80,031 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 79,017 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

n/s & o/s headlamp aims adjusted, bezels left off for owner to refit.

n/s & o/s outer floors & sills difficult to test due to sill & floor covers fitted

o/s front tyre close to alternator but not touching on lock test

Fail 15 Sep 2018 79,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

n/s & o/s outer floors & sills difficult to test due to sill & floor covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 78,151 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 78,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 76,269 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 76,269 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 75,607 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 75,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 71,821 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 64,894 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 64,892 miles

Service 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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UAW 170Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UAW 170Y, 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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UAW 170Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 19 November 1982.

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