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UYH 238M

1973 Austin Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,045 mi
Last recorded56,045 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini 100057,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYH 238M
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 56,045 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 55,822 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 55,706 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 54,794 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 54,188 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 53,103 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 53,094 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 53,070 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 52,949 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 52,895 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 528,835 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 52,847 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 52,847 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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UYH 238M is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UYH 238M, 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 UYH 238M registered?

UYH 238M is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 9 October 1973.

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The MOT history for UYH 238M shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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