Austin Mini (1982)
1982 Austin Mini
CarHunch has 547 1982 Austin Mini vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
No MOT data available for this vehicle type
The 1982 Austin Mini doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Austin vehicles below.
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The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.
This 1982 Austin Mini has a first-time MOT pass rate of 70.3%, which is notably below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these cars need more work to stay legal. The dangerous defect rate of 3.1% is reassuringly low, so safety-critical failures aren't a major concern for the cohort.
These Minis are averaging around 57,000 miles, which is reasonable for their age and indicates many have been well-preserved. With only 0.19 failures per vehicle and 0.7 advisories on average, most cars that do pass are in decent shape—but if you're buying one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection and expect to address at least a few minor advisory items before regular use.
We have 547 1982 Austin Mini vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
There are a few reasons this can happen:
- Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
- Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
- MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
- Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
What tends to go wrong
Across 547 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1982.
Before you buy a 1982 Austin Mini
Based on MOT data from 547 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Check the full MOT history.
3.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded -
recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Colour Breakdown
Based on 88,839 Austin Mini vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
1982 Austin Mini — Still on the Road
11 vehicles from this cohort appeared in light-vehicle MOT records in 2022 — a small subset of the registered total, likely lighter variants or specialist conversions tested as light vehicles.
Based on vehicles from this cohort that appeared in the DVLA light-vehicle MOT database. Most vehicles of this type are tested under the separate DVSA HGV annual testing regime and are not counted here. Data from 2014–2022.
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