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KGP 905Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,952 mi
Last recorded46,952 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E55,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGP 905Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 46,952 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 46,539 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 46,096 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside play inner steering rack joint

Fail 2 Jul 2019 46,090 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down-pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Lower Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 42,192 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 38,070 miles

n/s/mirror not fitted

o/s/r valance rusted & holed

Fail 3 Jul 2017 38,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r outer sill (2.4.A.3)

n/s/mirror not fitted

o/s/r valance rusted & holed

Pass 15 May 2014 36,389 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 May 2014 36,374 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside Front Subframe mounting excessively corroded but just outside prescribed area

Pass 6 Feb 2013 36,275 miles

corrosion around both rear jacking points

n/s & o/s front subframe bushes starting to split

slight imbalance front brakes

slight play in rack o/s

Pass 3 Feb 2012 35,803 miles

All tyres perishing near to excess

Handbrake cable not seated correctly in bracket but secure.

N/S Indicator slightly slow

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack and rack mounting points

Small rust hole behind fog lamp

Fail 2 Feb 2012 35,803 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

All tyres perishing near to excess

Handbrake cable not seated correctly in bracket but secure.

N/S Indicator slightly slow

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack and rack mounting points

Small rust hole behind fog lamp

Pass 28 Feb 2011 34,990 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 34,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 34,101 miles

All tyres perishing

Both door sills slightly corroded and soft

Front brake imbalance high 23%

Slight corrosion behind rear fog light

Slight play in all the front suspension ball joints

Slight play in both sides of the steering rack

Small corrosion hole n/s sill but not near any major componets

Pass 18 Feb 2009 33,531 miles

N/S/F tyre has outer sidewall damage

O/S/F inner rack has slight play

O/S/F lower floor badly corroded

O/S/R boot floor holed and corroded

O/S/R corner of bumper corroded and slightly holed

Oil leak

Rubber seal inside fuel cap perishing

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 17 Mar 2008 32,430 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 32,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in rack o/s

Pass 28 Feb 2007 30,950 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 29,658 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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KGP 905Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KGP 905Y, 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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KGP 905Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 27 September 1982.

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