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JFM 495Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,186 mi
Last recorded53,186 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E55,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFM 495Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2013 53,186 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front inner arches corroded but not in a prescribed area

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Centre exhaust rubber deteriorated

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2009 51,808 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 51,808 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 61,779 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 51,365 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 51,365 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 50,517 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 50,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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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JFM 495Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JFM 495Y, 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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JFM 495Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 25 August 1982.

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