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UPL 645X

1982 Austin Mini 1000

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

743 mi
Last recorded743 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPL 645X
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 743 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 547 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 96,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2015 91,172 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 91,161 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 84,763 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 46,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 45,301 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 45,276 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 43,339 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 42,343 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 42,343 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 42,010 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 42,010 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000?

Based on 7,092 MOT tests across 1,013 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
390
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 443
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 380
brake recording little or no effort 296
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 235
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 218
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UPL 645X is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 443 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UPL 645X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 44 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UPL 645X registered?

UPL 645X is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 24 May 1982.

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