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OUY 374Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,990 mi
Last recorded34,990 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E55,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUY 374Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 34,990 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 34,693 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 34,673 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide 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 (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced inner sill spot welded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 34,122 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 32,890 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 31,860 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 79,815 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 77,040 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 77,029 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Both front bump stops missing

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Front spoiler/skirt damaged

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside and Nearside upper suspension arms starting to seize

Oil leak

Rear wheel nuts of incorrect fitment for wheels

Pass 3 Nov 2005 71,240 miles

rear suspension very hard .

Fail 31 Oct 2005 71,240 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

fuel pipe insurcure,steering coloum bottom bush worn,exaust system hitting floor,no rear seat belts fitted,

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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OUY 374Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OUY 374Y, 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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OUY 374Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 27 September 1982.

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