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AYC 82H

1970 Austin Mini 1000

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

26,696 mi
Last recorded26,696 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini 100056,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYC 82H
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 26,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front clamp (7.1.2)

advise rear brakes just met requirements may need adjustment or repair

Pass 24 Jul 2015 26,664 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 26,630 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 26,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 26,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 26,188 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 26,188 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 26,103 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 26,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 26,032 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 26,032 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 26,002 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2007 26,001 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 25,981 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 25,973 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 25,827 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 25,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000?

Based on 7,092 MOT tests across 1,013 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
390
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 443
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 380
brake recording little or no effort 296
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 235
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 218
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AYC 82H is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1970 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 56,575 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 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 443 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AYC 82H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 56 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AYC 82H registered?

AYC 82H is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 7 July 1970.

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