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WCD 490Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

45,483 mi
Last recorded45,483 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E55,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCD 490Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1982
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2022 45,483 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area/floorpan (front mounting point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch area/boot floor (rear mounting point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 45,479 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced apex panel holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor holed outside 30 cm off front subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill door aperture (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill door aperture (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 45,479 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced apex panel holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor holed outside 30 cm off front subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill door aperture (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill door aperture (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements all (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 45,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s & o/s lower door hinge serounding area corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2019 45,470 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure tail pipe support rubber mtg broken (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under body heavily under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s & o/s lower door hinge serounding area corroded

Pass 16 May 2018 45,461 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 May 2018 45,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Apr 2014 43,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 43,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine missing possiable cause for emisson fail

Pass 16 Jan 2013 42,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

all 4 tyres cracking & wear

Pass 23 Jan 2012 40,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

n/s rear tyre splitting outer sidewall

o/s rear tyre splitting outer sidewall

Pass 7 Feb 2011 38,894 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rear tyre cracking outer sidewall

o/s rear tyre cracking outer sidewall

Fail 7 Feb 2011 38,893 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rear tyre cracking outer sidewall

o/s rear tyre cracking outer sidewall

Pass 8 Feb 2010 36,789 miles

n/s rear tyre screw in tread & splitting outer sidewall

Fail 26 Jan 2010 36,778 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s rear tyre screw in tread & splitting outer sidewall

rear subframe

Pass 14 Jan 2009 36,683 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has slight cracking due to the age

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking due to the age

offside front tyre has slight cracking due to the age

offside rear tyre has slight cracking due to the age

Pass 11 Jan 2008 36,501 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 35,647 miles

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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WCD 490Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Purple 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 Hl E models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 55,480 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 Hl E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 234 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WCD 490Y, 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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WCD 490Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 12 October 1982.

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