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WPE 602Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,447 mi
Last recorded70,447 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E55,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPE 602Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 70,447 miles

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

front floor corroded/heavily undersealed

general underbody corrosion

headlamp/dip switch faulty

n/s boot floor corroding

n/s/r wheel inner arch corroded/holed by subframe mount [not supporting panelling] - recommend attention

rear sills corroding by subframe mounts

rear subframe & boot floor corroded

rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Sep 2009 70,364 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front floor pans corroded/damaged/heavily undersealed

fuel cap seal perishing

hazard switch seems faulty

headlamp dip switch seems faulty

o/s/f floor corroded/holed just outside subframe mount area

o/s/r tyre perishing

play in steering rack inner joints

rear fuel hose perished & splitting - recommend attention

Fail 4 Sep 2009 70,357 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front floor pans corroded/damaged/heavily undersealed

fuel cap seal perishing

hazard switch seems faulty

headlamp dip switch seems faulty

o/s/f floor corroded/holed just outside subframe mount area

o/s/r tyre perishing

play in steering rack inner joints

rear fuel hose perished & splitting - recommend attention

Pass 4 Sep 2008 69,909 miles

o/s sill/door shut corroding

Oil leak

both front floor pans corroded (repaired from inside)

both lower sills corroded & holed (outside prescribed area)

both rear tyres perished

corrosion around rear subframe mounts

front subframe o/s/r mount splitting

fuel cap seal perished

play in steering rack - just acceptable

rear floor corroding

windscreen wipers poor

Fail 27 Aug 2008 69,898 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front floor pans corroded (repaired from inside)

both lower sills corroded & holed (outside prescribed area)

both rear tyres perished

corrosion around rear subframe mounts

front subframe o/s/r mount splitting

fuel cap seal perished

o/s sill/door shut corroding

play in steering rack - just acceptable

rear floor corroding

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 22 Aug 2007 69,260 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

see advise sheet issued on 21/08/2007,test number 334853837220

Fail 21 Aug 2007 69,250 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Oil leak

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both rear tyres perishing,nsr tyre side wall damage

drive shafts inner cv boots weeping grease

front subframe mountings prescribed areas repaired from inside the car

fuel cap seal perished,recommend replacement

genral under body corrosion,corrosion around on subframe mounts,rear valance badly corroded

ns and os outer sills corroded and holed outside prescribed area/RECOMMEND ATTENTION

nsf and osf brake pipes corroded,recommend replacement

nsr and osr brake pipes corroded,recommend replacement

nsr inner wheel arch corroded by subframe mount

play in steering rack inner joints just acceptable,recommend replacement

rear brake back plates corroded

rear sub frame mountings prescribed areas badly corroded and holed,repairs from inside boot area

Pass 17 Aug 2006 68,967 miles

Refer To Advice Sheet No.640277126225 Dated 15/08/2006 †Front Tie-Bar Mount Bushes Perishing

Fail 15 Aug 2006 68,963 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Both Front Seat Belt Stalks Repaired With Tape

Both Rear Lower Shock Absorber Mount Bushes Perishing

Corrosion Around Bulk Head By Brake Master Cylinder

Corrosion Around Rear Subframe & Mounts

Corrosion Around Underside of Boot Floor

Corrosion Both Outer Sills-Recomend Attention

Corrosion By N/S/R Forward Mount

Corrosion By O/S/R Rear Mount

Front & Rear Steel Brake Pipes Showing Signs Of Corrosion

Front Brake Balance Only Just Acceptable On 25%

Front To Rear Steel Fuel Pipes Corroding

Fuel Cap Sealing Ring Perishing

Handbrake Cables Corroding

Head Lamp Beam Patten Poor

Play In Steering Rack- Recomend Attention

Play in Of Side Lower Swivel- Recomend Attention

Rear Tyres Perishing

This Vehicle Has General Underbody Corrosion

Welding Repairs Carried Out To Both Front Floor Pans ( From Inside)

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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WPE 602Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WPE 602Y, 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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WPE 602Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 25 August 1982.

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