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YDG 755Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

30,318 mi
Last recorded30,318 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E55,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDG 755Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 30,318 miles

All under body under seal / oil sprayed

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front to rear cover in oil / grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint with manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At rear mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (165/70r10 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along floor panel slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At rear mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 30,266 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded and holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe across floor pan. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 30,256 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded and holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe across floor pan. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 30,213 miles

Fuel cap sealing rubber deteriorated slightly

Fuel pipes corroded slightly

Fuel residue around upper engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle body has slightly corrosion. Nearside and offside sills/flor panel

Fail 3 Aug 2018 30,203 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working Nearside and offside front. Pump not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap sealing rubber deteriorated slightly

Fuel pipes corroded slightly

Fuel residue around upper engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle body has slightly corrosion. Nearside and offside sills/flor panel

Pass 8 Aug 2017 30,043 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Aug 2017 30,043 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Aug 2016 29,934 miles

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Offside Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 1 Aug 2015 29,656 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2014 29,568 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 29,564 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 29,556 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 29,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

genral body corrosion

steering rack slight play to n/s & o/s

Pass 5 Aug 2010 29,460 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 29,450 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 46,324 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 46,312 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 46,181 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 45,967 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 45,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 45,504 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 45,504 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2006 45,735 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 45,504 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 45,504 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YDG 755Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YDG 755Y, 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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YDG 755Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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