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VNJ 774Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

23,929 mi
Last recorded23,929 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNJ 774Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 23,929 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 23,588 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 23,588 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Position lamp not working all sidelights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 43,430 miles

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 22,867 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 22,863 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 22,272 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 22,268 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 22,135 miles

fuel pipe perished need replacing

Fail 11 Aug 2015 22,135 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

fuel pipe perished need replacing

Pass 12 May 2010 21,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

offside front floor repaired inside

Fail 24 Apr 2010 21,792 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 21,704 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 21,704 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 21,667 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 21,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 21,527 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 21,086 miles

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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VNJ 774Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VNJ 774Y, 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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VNJ 774Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 27 August 1982.

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