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YAO 986T

1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,571 mi
Last recorded65,571 miles
Recorded on28 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini 100051,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAO 986T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1978
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2018 65,571 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 64,642 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 62,268 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 62,260 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2013 62,250 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000?

Based on 9,311 MOT tests across 1,335 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
524
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
1,335
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 726
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 519
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 472
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 470
brake recording little or no effort 382
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YAO 986T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 51,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 1000 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 726 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YAO 986T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 48 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YAO 986T registered?

YAO 986T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is YAO 986T safe to buy?

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