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DHF 971Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,536 mi
Last recorded52,536 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E55,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHF 971Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1982
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 52,536 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 52,436 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 2,261 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 36,432 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 36,432 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.1.9)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery feed wire adrift under floor panel

brake pipe dangerously close to clutch pushrod at bell housing

c/v gaitor clips rubbing hub carrier

n/s seat mountings insecure

rear camber badly adjusted (Also rear tracking appears to be out)

small fire noticed when lights turned on (dash area)

throttle linkage and cable mounts loose

washers missing on various adjustable

welding at floor to sill panels poor

wiring gromets missing at various places leaving wires rubbing and shorting out on body

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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DHF 971Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DHF 971Y, 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 DHF 971Y registered?

DHF 971Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 28 August 1982.

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The MOT history for DHF 971Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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