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JYF 465K

1972 Austin Mini

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

11,150 mi
Last recorded11,150 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini51,943 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYF 465K
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 11,150 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 11,149 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 11,145 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 11,145 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 11,129 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 18,857 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 18,769 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 18,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 18,696 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 18,627 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 18,627 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 18,554 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 18,554 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 18,483 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 18,420 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 18,413 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 18,175 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 18,174 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 18,022 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 18,020 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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JYF 465K is a 1972 Austin Mini in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 51,943 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 JYF 465K, 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 54 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JYF 465K registered?

JYF 465K is a 1972 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 July 1972.

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