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EAR 947Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

9,505 mi
Last recorded9,505 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E55,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAR 947Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 9,505 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 9,505 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 8,932 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 8,565 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 7,884 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 7,311 miles

brake pipes and under body covered

Pass 8 Jun 2017 6,851 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play nearside and offside inner track rod arm (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all other seat missing

Pass 25 Jul 2015 5,693 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 4,950 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 4,238 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 3,786 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 2,966 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 1,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 1,321 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

all under body croverd with under sill

slight play nsf & osf king pins

Pass 24 Sep 2008 463 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 98,988 miles

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

all under body croverd with undersill

Pass 31 Oct 2006 98,032 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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EAR 947Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EAR 947Y, 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 EAR 947Y registered?

EAR 947Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 27 August 1982.

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