MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
near side front seat not fitted
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 Hl E?
Based on 2,262 MOT tests across 264 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XLS 973Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 XLS 973Y, 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 XLS 973Y registered?
XLS 973Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 27 October 1982.
Is XLS 973Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for XLS 973Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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