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XMY 489Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,903 mi
Last recorded80,903 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMY 489Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 80,903 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 80,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 79,738 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 79,421 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 79,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

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

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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XMY 489Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 City E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XMY 489Y, 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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What year was XMY 489Y registered?

XMY 489Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 16 November 1982.

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