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VPE 712X

1982 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,755 mi
Last recorded86,755 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini55,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPE 712X
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 86,755 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 86,733 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Aug 2016 85,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 83,910 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2015 83,910 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermitant (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 83,741 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 82,475 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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VPE 712X is a 1982 Austin Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1982 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 55,886 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VPE 712X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 44 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VPE 712X registered?

VPE 712X is a 1982 Austin Mini, first registered on 5 February 1982.

Is VPE 712X safe to buy?

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