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FJN 59Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,152 mi
Last recorded61,152 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E55,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJN 59Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 61,152 miles

Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 Feb 2013 61,143 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 610,753 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 60,576 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 4 Dec 2010 60,575 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 59,024 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 58,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2006 55,330 miles

Signs of slight corrosion on n/s rear floor pan and sill to floor join unable to access due to underseal covering

Slight play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 4 Jul 2006 55,329 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Signs of slight corrision on n/s rear floor pan and outer sill to floor join unable to acess doe to underseal covering

Slight play in n/s steering rack inner joint

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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FJN 59Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJN 59Y, 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 FJN 59Y registered?

FJN 59Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 24 September 1982.

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