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FYH 980J

1970 Austin Mini

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,982 mi
Last recorded6,982 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini54,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYH 980J
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 6,982 miles

vehicle designed with no front seat adjustment intended

Pass 25 Sep 2010 65,429 miles

near side front tyre perished near side rear tyre perished off side rear tyre perished off side front tyre perished

Fail 17 Sep 2010 64,649 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side front tyre perished near side rear tyre perished off side rear tyre perished off side front tyre perished

Pass 26 Sep 2009 61,812 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 6,135 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 6,069 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2007 6,047 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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FYH 980J is a 1970 Austin Mini in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1970 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 54,174 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 FYH 980J, 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 56 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FYH 980J?

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What year was FYH 980J registered?

FYH 980J is a 1970 Austin Mini, first registered on 11 September 1970.

Is FYH 980J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYH 980J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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