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VFG 951Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

95,317 mi
Last recorded95,317 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFG 951Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 95,317 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 95,295 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 95,273 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 95,243 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 95,192 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 95,133 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 94,897 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

advise rear brake adjustment

slight blow from exhaust flange

Pass 22 May 2018 94,673 miles

Hole in drivers footwell but not near prescribed areas

Fail 8 May 2018 94,662 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Hole in drivers footwell but not near prescribed areas

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 93,621 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 93,587 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

all tyres perrished

Pass 5 May 2016 92,679 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 91,767 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 91,764 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 90,791 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 90,786 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 89,471 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 89,457 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 88,057 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 86,124 miles

offside front inner wheel arch/ bulkhead corroded but not excessive yet.

Fail 22 Mar 2011 86,121 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

offside front inner wheel arch/ bulkhead corroded but not excessive yet.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 85,006 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 84,998 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 83,273 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 83,131 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise on slight corrsion n/s/ inner sill front

Pass 18 Mar 2008 79,570 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 79,560 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2007 77,728 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 77,728 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 77,066 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2006 77,066 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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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VFG 951Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VFG 951Y, 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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VFG 951Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 27 August 1982.

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