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XFR 410Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,399 mi
Last recorded84,399 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E55,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFR 410Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 84,399 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 83,296 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 83,296 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 82,799 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 82,799 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 82,498 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 82,127 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 81,298 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 80,718 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 80,600 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jul 2017 79,802 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 13 Aug 2016 79,430 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 79,086 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 78,445 miles

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

slight corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch to upper bulkhead

Pass 15 Jul 2013 7,694 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 7,694 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 76,859 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2009 76,287 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 70,209 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 70,207 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

front exhaust pipe blowing

Pass 25 Apr 2007 55,480 miles

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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XFR 410Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XFR 410Y, 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 XFR 410Y registered?

XFR 410Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 16 September 1982.

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