MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,199 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure lock nuts loose (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint for suspension unit (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure lock nuts loose (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint for suspension unit (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint for suspension unit (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Cooper?
Based on 4,144 MOT tests across 535 vehicles.
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YCV 389A is a 1963 Austin Mini Cooper in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1963 Austin Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 37,664 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 Cooper fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YCV 389A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 63 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was YCV 389A registered?
YCV 389A is a 1963 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 2 August 1963.
Is YCV 389A safe to buy?
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