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UYB 155M

1973 Austin Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,963 mi
Last recorded63,963 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini 100057,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYB 155M
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 63,963 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 63,678 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 63,678 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 63,298 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 63,019 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 62,455 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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UYB 155M is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 57,252 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 UYB 155M, 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 53 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UYB 155M registered?

UYB 155M is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 19 October 1973.

Is UYB 155M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYB 155M shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UYB 155M have outstanding finance?

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