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CUG 269Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,582 mi
Last recorded63,582 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E55,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUG 269Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 63,582 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 56,166 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 74,131 miles

Battery insecure.

Drivers door lower hinge pin broken.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front subframe,rear o\s mounting has had plating done to surrounding area but seems o/k.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Small hole in o\s sill on top at front.

Fail 9 Jan 2008 74,127 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Torsion bar adjustment assembly inadequately locked (2.4.E.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure.

Drivers door lower hinge pin broken.

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front subframe,rear o\s mounting has had plating done to surrounding area but seems o/k.

Small hole in o\s sill on top at front.

Pass 15 Jul 2006 69,063 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 69,062 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 68,981 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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CUG 269Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CUG 269Y, 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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CUG 269Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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