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FVX 268Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,083 mi
Last recorded89,083 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E55,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVX 268Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 89,083 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 88,961 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

front bumper loose

offside front floor holed

Pass 27 Aug 2013 86,232 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre worn on edge

offside front floor holed

Fail 20 Aug 2013 86,219 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside rear tyre worn on edge

offside front floor holed

Pass 16 Aug 2012 53,223 miles

Front Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

engine stabliser bushes worn

Pass 11 Aug 2011 53,223 miles

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

possible noise from gearbox

rear valance corroded

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 5 Aug 2011 53,223 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear valance corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

possible noise from gearbox

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 17 Aug 2010 53,223 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

oil leak on engine

slight play in bottom steering colume bush

Pass 26 Jan 2007 81,858 miles

corrosion to floorpan and outer sills

front subframe bushes worn

headlights dim and image poor

idle poor ,engine runs rough

non standard exhaust fitted

o/s/f seat belt stalk outer casing missing

play in both rear radius arm bushes

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 7 Jun 2006 81,835 miles

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

underside rusty and weak in places

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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FVX 268Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FVX 268Y, 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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FVX 268Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 15 October 1982.

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