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ERO 622Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

6,843 mi
Last recorded6,843 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E55,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERO 622Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 6,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 6,278 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 6,177 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2020 5,751 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front floor corroded along seam

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 5,367 miles

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

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

Offside Front STRONG ADVISE;; FLOOR AREA CRACKED/CORRODED

Offside Front bottom of a post starting to corrode

bonnet front securing rubbers cracking/perished

Pass 17 Mar 2017 5,149 miles

strong advise;;; offside front floor area cracked/corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2017 5,149 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

strong advise;;; offside front floor area cracked/corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 4,667 miles

Offside Front floor area cracking and starting to corrode

Fail 6 Apr 2016 4,667 miles

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

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

Offside Front floor area cracking and starting to corrode

Pass 26 Mar 2015 3,983 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 3,473 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 3,473 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 3,456 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 2,664 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

small hole in offside floor pan

Fail 9 Mar 2012 2,664 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

small hole in offside floor pan

Pass 21 Mar 2011 1,624 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 949 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

chassis number plate in poor condition

offside rear boot floor rusty and in poor condition

slight imbalance in rear brakes

slight movement in steering column

small hole/corrosion in centre of offside floor pan but not within prescribed areas

vehicle underside heavily repaired and undersealed

Fail 12 Mar 2010 949 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

chassis number plate in poor condition

offside rear boot floor rusty and in poor condition

slight imbalance in rear brakes

slight movement in steering column

small hole/corrosion in centre of offside floor pan but not within prescribed areas

vehicle underside heavily repaired and undersealed

Pass 20 Mar 2009 53 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2009 53 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2008 99,371 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S & N/S REAR FLOOR PANS SHOW SIGNS OF REPAIR

O/S REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

REAR SUB FRAME SLIGHTLY CORRODED

SLIGHT IMBALANCE IN REAR BRAKES

Fail 8 Apr 2008 99,370 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S & N/S REAR FLOOR PANS SHOW SIGNS OF REPAIR

O/S REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

REAR SUB FRAME SLIGHTLY CORRODED

SLIGHT IMBALANCE IN REAR BRAKES

Fail 5 Mar 2008 99,319 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 98,680 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 98,635 miles

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

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s and o/s front inner suspension cones rubber covers in poor condition

n/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

o/s front lower shock absorber bolt to long

under body shows signs of repair

Pass 24 Mar 2006 98,194 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 98,194 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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ERO 622Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 ERO 622Y, 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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ERO 622Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 17 August 1982.

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