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YRU 482Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

423 mi
Last recorded423 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRU 482Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 423 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 32 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 75,388 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2008 74,888 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 74,888 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 74,861 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 74,861 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 47,805 miles

ALL REAR BRAKE PIPESSLIGHT CORROSION AND FRONT TO REAR

FRONT BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

REAR SUBFRAME POOR

SLIGHT PLAY N/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING

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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YRU 482Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YRU 482Y, 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 YRU 482Y registered?

YRU 482Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 27 August 1982.

Is YRU 482Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRU 482Y shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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