MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,231 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Battery tray corroded
Battery insecure
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
under rear fender corroded repaired from upper side
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
under rear fender corroded repaired from upper side
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 Hl E?
Based on 2,262 MOT tests across 264 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VHG 371Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VHG 371Y, 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 VHG 371Y registered?
VHG 371Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 1 January 1982.
Is VHG 371Y safe to buy?
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