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YBU 735Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,835 mi
Last recorded15,835 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBU 735Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 15,835 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear service/parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 22 Feb 2019 15,805 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Rear axle has slight play in pin/bush

Pass 1 Oct 2011 14,945 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 14,593 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 11,556 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 11,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

radiator leaking

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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YBU 735Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YBU 735Y, 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 YBU 735Y registered?

YBU 735Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 12 November 1982.

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The MOT history for YBU 735Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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