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XPG 237Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

45,460 mi
Last recorded45,460 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPG 237Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 45,460 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Wear in steering rack inner joints

Fail 21 Aug 2015 45,460 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Tail pipe (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor area (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe corroded

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Wear in steering rack inner joints

Pass 23 Aug 2012 45,454 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 45,440 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 76,084 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 76,084 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

hanbrake cables a little corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2009 47,982 miles

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

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2008 78,314 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion present on both outer sill panel.

corrosion present under-body of the vehicle.

corrosion surfacing over vehicle body.

Fail 2 May 2008 78,304 miles

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion present on both outer sill panel.

corrosion present under-body of the vehicle.

corrosion surfacing over vehicle body.

Pass 3 May 2007 1,754 miles

Rear body repairs heavily undersealed,

Slight bind front nearside wheel

Fail 2 May 2007 1,743 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front seats loose but not insecure

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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XPG 237Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 XPG 237Y, 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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XPG 237Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 3 November 1982.

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