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ART 581Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

14,676 mi
Last recorded14,676 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E55,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationART 581Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 14,676 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 13,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 13,394 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 13,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

steering column has play

Pass 13 Jun 2019 11,590 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 10,274 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 8,799 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 7,150 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2012 7,088 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 6,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 6,779 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 6,652 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 6,496 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 6,226 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 6,193 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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ART 581Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ART 581Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ART 581Y registered?

ART 581Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 20 October 1982.

Is ART 581Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ART 581Y shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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