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YBK 11L

1973 Austin Mini 1000

Grey Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

200 mi
Last recorded200 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini 100057,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBK 11L
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 200 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 113 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 101 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 93 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 71 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 31,028 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 31,023 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 31,013 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 31,008 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 29,745 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure

small hole in battery tray

underside of vechicle has been heavy under sealed

Fail 17 Apr 2012 29,745 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure

small hole in battery tray

underside of vechicle has been heavy under sealed

Pass 29 Jan 2009 29,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 24 Jan 2009 29,722 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal travel poor

Fail 13 Dec 2008 29,716 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe engine bay poor security.

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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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YBK 11L is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000 in Grey with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YBK 11L, 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 YBK 11L registered?

YBK 11L is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 19 April 1973.

Is YBK 11L safe to buy?

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