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249 YUF

1962 Austin Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

2,031 mi
Last recorded2,031 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1962 Austin Mini35,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration249 YUF
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 2,031 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 1,774 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 1,764 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2013 1,169 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 1,169 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2012 886 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 39 miles

Dip beam goes out when main beam comes on !

No seatbelts fitted at time off test !

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2011 39 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Dip beam goes out when main beam comes on !

No seatbelts fitted at time off test !

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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249 YUF is a 1962 Austin Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1962 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 35,621 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 249 YUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 64 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 249 YUF registered?

249 YUF is a 1962 Austin Mini, first registered on 24 August 1962.

Is 249 YUF safe to buy?

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