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F470 YAB

1989 Austin Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,636 mi
Last recorded77,636 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini52,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF470 YAB
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 77,636 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 77,487 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 77,487 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 77,098 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 77,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 76,644 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 76,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 75,995 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 75,411 miles

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

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

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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F470 YAB is a 1989 Austin Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 52,248 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 F470 YAB, 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 37 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F470 YAB registered?

F470 YAB is a 1989 Austin Mini, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F470 YAB safe to buy?

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