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UUF 209Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Yellow Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

66,709 mi
Last recorded66,709 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E55,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUF 209Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 66,709 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 66,555 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 66,474 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 66,306 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 66,182 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside /offside inner front sills starting to corrode

Pass 21 Feb 2017 66,037 miles

Corrosion to front & rear floor pans

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Poor beam image from both headlights

Pass 4 Mar 2015 65,875 miles

Both headlamp beam images poor and heavily masked

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to front and rear floor pans

Exhaust noisy

Fail 4 Mar 2015 65,875 miles

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

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

Both headlamp beam images poor and heavily masked

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to front and rear floor pans

Exhaust noisy

Pass 29 Jan 2014 65,717 miles

Corrosion to both outer sills

Corrosion to front & rear floor pans

Corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 65,649 miles

Corrosion to both outer sills

Corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front & rear floor pans corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 65,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Corrosion to both outer sills

Corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front & rear floor pans corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 65,578 miles

Corrosion to both front floor pans

Corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front to rear steel brake pipe rusty

Offside rear floor damaged & corroded

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Slight corrosion to floor pans

Pass 15 Mar 2011 65,428 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

Front to rear steel brake pipe corroded

Fuel cap seal in poor condition

Heavy corrosion to both front floor pans

Heavy corrosion to offside rear floor pan

Heavy corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Pass 5 Mar 2010 65,385 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 65,315 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 65,128 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 65,098 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 65,097 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 65,096 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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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UUF 209Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Yellow with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UUF 209Y, 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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UUF 209Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 4 August 1982.

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