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WPK 951Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

10,004 mi
Last recorded10,004 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPK 951Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1982
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 10,004 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 10,007 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 10,007 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 10,001 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 8,652 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 8,447 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 8,054 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2011 55,043 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 55,043 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 3,698 miles

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

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

offside and nearside oter body sill panels rusted through [not within prescribed areas]

play in lower steering column bush

Pass 15 Jan 2009 3,659 miles

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

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

some play in lower steering column bush

Pass 30 Jan 2008 3,034 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 2,998 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

nearside front top suspension swivel pin dust cover missing

Pass 9 Feb 2007 18,376 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 1,831 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

NEAR SIDE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT GAITER SPLIT

Pass 22 Feb 2006 1,085 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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WPK 951Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WPK 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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WPK 951Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 26 August 1982.

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