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XBV 894Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,857 mi
Last recorded50,857 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E55,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBV 894Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2008 50,857 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 50,820 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2008 50,726 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 49,749 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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XBV 894Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XBV 894Y, 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 XBV 894Y registered?

XBV 894Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 27 August 1982.

Is XBV 894Y safe to buy?

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