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UCA 660D

1979 Austin Mini

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,132 mi
Last recorded87,132 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1979 Austin Mini55,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCA 660D
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 87,132 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 86,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 8,314 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 8,217 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 8,217 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Service 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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UCA 660D is a 1979 Austin Mini in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 55,576 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 UCA 660D, 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 47 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UCA 660D registered?

UCA 660D is a 1979 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 December 1979.

Is UCA 660D safe to buy?

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