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XPJ 123Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,223 mi
Last recorded59,223 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPJ 123Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1982
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 59,223 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 59,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 59,149 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 59,063 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 58,888 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 58,807 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 58,804 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013
Pass 31 Jul 2012 58,746 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 58,522 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 58,406 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 50,249 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 46,407 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 40,004 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 40,004 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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XPJ 123Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XPJ 123Y, 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 XPJ 123Y registered?

XPJ 123Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 5 November 1982.

Is XPJ 123Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPJ 123Y shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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