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WPA 463Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

51,310 mi
Last recorded51,310 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E55,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPA 463Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 51,310 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 49,855 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 48,823 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 43,982 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 43,980 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 50,005 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 50,005 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed Bulkhead location (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure Bulkhead location (1.9.2a)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 50,005 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 50,005 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mount missing (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Fuel hose insecure rubbing on exhaust (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 50,005 miles

neareside front tyre wearing on outer edge

some wear in steering rack

Fail 24 May 2012 50,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

neareside front tyre wearing on outer edge

some wear in steering rack

Pass 28 Feb 2011 50,009 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 50,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 50,005 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front floor area coroding (attention required)

play in offside inner track rod joint at rack (attention required in near future)

previous repairs and underseal to inside and underside

sealer and paint on inner floor

Fail 25 Feb 2010 50,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front floor area coroding (attention required)

play in offside inner track rod joint at rack (attention required in near future)

previous repairs and underseal to inside and underside

sealer and paint on inner floor

Pass 13 Oct 2008 46,547 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 39,538 miles

n/s/f brake hose close to drive shaft gaitor

slight play o/sof steering rack

Fail 9 Nov 2007 39,538 miles

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

n/s/f brake hose close to drive shaft gaitor

slight play o/sof steering rack

Pass 28 Nov 2006 34,594 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 30,917 miles

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

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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WPA 463Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WPA 463Y, 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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WPA 463Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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