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MHY 413Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,616 mi
Last recorded78,616 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHY 413Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 78,616 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 78,421 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Floor corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 76,429 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 74,332 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 71,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 68,411 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 68,411 miles

Central Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 65,513 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 65,511 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 64,170 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 64,169 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Battery cable rubbing on front to rear brake pipe (4.11 (c) (ii))

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Knuckle joint boot insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 62,827 miles

Rear rear seat belts not fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 62,806 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 62,806 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 62,517 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 60,580 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 60,580 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 60,536 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

vehicle fully undersealed

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?

Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
716
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,881
Steering rack gaiter split 2,979
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,706
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,326
fog lamp not working 2,243
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MHY 413Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 55,404 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 City E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MHY 413Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 44 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MHY 413Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 14 October 1982.

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