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CHK 746X

1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,192 mi
Last recorded75,192 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E55,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHK 746X
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 75,192 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 69,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 83,755 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 83,087 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 77,825 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 72,531 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 May 2006 72,531 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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CHK 746X is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CHK 746X, 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 CHK 746X registered?

CHK 746X is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 29 June 1982.

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The MOT history for CHK 746X shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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