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LDM 307Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,496 mi
Last recorded30,496 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E55,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDM 307Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1982
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 30,496 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 30,340 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 29,735 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 29,526 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 29,526 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 29,495 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 29,133 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 29,092 miles

slight blow on exhaust system

Fail 10 Jul 2013 29,849 miles

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

n/s boot floor corroded

o/s/f brake low efficiency

o/s/f floor corroded

o/s/r floor corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 29,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 28,971 miles

bulkhead has been modified

front and rear suspension non standard

Pass 23 May 2006 28,863 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

o/ s/f brake hose slightly twisted

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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LDM 307Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LDM 307Y, 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 LDM 307Y registered?

LDM 307Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 27 September 1982.

Is LDM 307Y safe to buy?

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