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XRU 249Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

289 mi
Last recorded289 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E55,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRU 249Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all front ball joint dust covers are deteriorating

Fail 24 Aug 2015 288 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all front ball joint dust covers are deteriorating

Pass 20 Aug 2014 43 miles

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

clutch slave hose ferrel corroaded

front ball joint rubbers deteriated

jacking points corroaded

new speedo head fitted at 63882 miles on 24/09/13

Fail 18 Aug 2014 41 miles

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

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

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

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

clutch slave hose ferrel corroaded

front ball joint rubbers deteriated

jacking points corroaded

new speedo head fitted at 63882 miles on 24/09/13

Pass 24 May 2013 63,836 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

front jacking points slightly corroded

Fail 24 May 2013 63,834 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front jacking points slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 63,813 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 63,451 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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XRU 249Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XRU 249Y, 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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XRU 249Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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