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ABU 696Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,245 mi
Last recorded55,245 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E55,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABU 696Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 55,245 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 55,243 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 54,042 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 54,034 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 23 May 2009 52,201 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 52,201 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 52,003 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 Hl E?

Based on 2,262 MOT tests across 264 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
696
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 234
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 119
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 106
fog lamp not working 103
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 96
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ABU 696Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 55,480 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 Hl E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 234 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABU 696Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 Hl E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 44 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 Hl E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABU 696Y registered?

ABU 696Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 10 August 1982.

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The MOT history for ABU 696Y shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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