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NYA 988L

1972 Austin Mini 1000

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,217 mi
Last recorded28,217 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 100047,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYA 988L
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 28,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 28,027 miles

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

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 27,340 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 27,336 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 27,270 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake quadrant slightly sized

Pass 12 May 2010 26,957 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 25,952 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 25,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 25,224 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 25,223 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

SUN VISORS MISSING ON N/S/F AND O/S/F

Pass 12 Jan 2006 19,547 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 19,547 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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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NYA 988L is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 47,015 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NYA 988L, 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 54 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NYA 988L registered?

NYA 988L is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 2 November 1972.

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