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YVR 121Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

38,346 mi
Last recorded38,346 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E55,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVR 121Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 38,346 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 37,020 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 36,488 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 36,304 miles

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2015 36,216 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 35,551 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 35,106 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 34,000 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 32,332 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 31,256 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 29,464 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2009 29,464 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

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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YVR 121Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YVR 121Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YVR 121Y registered?

YVR 121Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 25 August 1982.

Is YVR 121Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVR 121Y shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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