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XPB 216Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

54,418 mi
Last recorded54,418 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPB 216Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 54,418 miles

Rear slight play rear axle bush

Offside Front slight play wheel bearing

Rear slight brake bind rear

Pass 18 Mar 2015 51,051 miles

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

slight play in n/s/r radius arm

Fail 18 Mar 2015 51,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

slight play in n/s/r radius arm

Pass 14 Dec 2007 51,021 miles

both front tyres worn on outter edges

Fail 13 Dec 2007 51,021 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front tyres worn on outter edges

Pass 5 Dec 2006 50,868 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 50,868 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

bonnet nuts loose.

Pass 7 Dec 2005 50,280 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 50,280 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000?

Based on 7,092 MOT tests across 1,013 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
390
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 443
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 380
brake recording little or no effort 296
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 235
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 218
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XPB 216Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 443 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XPB 216Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 44 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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XPB 216Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 21 September 1982.

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