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205 YUF

1963 Austin Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104 mi
Last recorded104 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1963 Austin Mini Cooper37,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration205 YUF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 104 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 47 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 47 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 47 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 1,026 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 6 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 6 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Cooper?

Based on 4,144 MOT tests across 535 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
246
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
535
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 150
brake recording little or no effort 128
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 127
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 88
parking brake recording little or no effort 84
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205 YUF is a 1963 Austin Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1963 Austin Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 37,664 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 Cooper fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 205 YUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 63 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 205 YUF registered?

205 YUF is a 1963 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 4 April 1963.

Is 205 YUF safe to buy?

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