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ALR 655Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,172 mi
Last recorded58,172 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E55,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALR 655Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2019 58,172 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2018 58,111 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 56,626 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 55,226 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 55,226 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 53,792 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 52,843 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 47,919 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 47,919 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rackend has play in the ball joint

Pass 17 Feb 2011 39,144 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 39,144 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2007 33,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 21,577 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 21,577 miles

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

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

offside front wheel rim bent

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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ALR 655Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 ALR 655Y, 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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ALR 655Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 18 August 1982.

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