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GYC 742T

1979 Austin Mini 1000

Cream Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,392 mi
Last recorded79,392 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYC 742T
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 79,392 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake cable fraying slightly.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 78,389 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure power wire rubbing on drive shaft. (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear hand brake cable fraying slightly.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 77,997 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 77,997 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 77,315 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 74,875 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 74,875 miles

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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GYC 742T is a 1979 Austin Mini 1000 in Cream with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GYC 742T, 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 47 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GYC 742T is a 1979 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 8 March 1979.

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