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CNG 889Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,941 mi
Last recorded78,941 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E55,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNG 889Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 78,941 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 78,781 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 78,345 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

hazard light not working pre 1/4/1986

Pass 7 Nov 2022 78,278 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 78,278 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high advice nearside aim as low as it can be (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and off side rear most (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 78,182 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier needs strapping down and terminals loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

hazard lights not working pre 1986

Fail 23 Jun 2021 78,181 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength top shock absorber mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside floor pan areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hazard warning lights are not working

Pass 19 Jun 2020 77,774 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hazard warning lights not working pre 1986

Fail 18 Jun 2020 77,774 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam all (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp coming on with side lights (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hazard warning lights not working pre 1986

Pass 3 Jul 2019 77,687 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

hazard lights not working pre 1986

Fail 3 Jul 2019 77,687 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

hazard lights not working pre 1986

Pass 22 Nov 2017 77,672 miles

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement steady bar (6.1.D.1a)

hazard lights flashing fast

Fail 21 Nov 2017 77,672 miles

Battery insecure also battery tray poor advice (1.9.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam all headlamps not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement steady bar (6.1.D.1a)

hazard lights flashing fast

rear brakes slight binding and noisey

Pass 1 Oct 2015 77,456 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 76,320 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 76,271 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 76,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 76,145 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 76,144 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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CNG 889Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CNG 889Y, 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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CNG 889Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 28 August 1982.

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