MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,982 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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vehicle designed with no front seat adjustment intended
near side front tyre perished near side rear tyre perished off side rear tyre perished off side front tyre perished
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
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.
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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.
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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.
Does FYH 980J have outstanding finance?
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