1982 Austin MINI 1000 City E 1.0L Petrol · RAF 239Y
1982 Austin MINI 1000 City E (1.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Oct 1982. Recorded mileage 8,047 miles. MOT expired on 11 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY E
- Year / Origin
- 1982 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 8,047 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RAF 239Y Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2022
- 8,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RAF 239Y MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E (RAF 239Y) between April 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
RAF 239Y Mileage History
- 12/04/20228,045 mi
- 13/05/20228,047 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 24 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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