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YDL 92L

1972 Austin Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,247 mi
Last recorded44,247 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini51,943 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDL 92L
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 44,247 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 42,914 miles

Advise condition of nearside front outer Cv boot

Advise oil leak on engine

Pass 20 Jan 2010 39,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 93,624 miles

both front tyres perishing on sidewalls

nearside rear tyre perishing slightly

Fail 22 Dec 2008 93,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres perishing on sidewalls

nearside rear tyre perishing slightly

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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YDL 92L is a 1972 Austin Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 51,943 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YDL 92L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 54 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YDL 92L registered?

YDL 92L is a 1972 Austin Mini, first registered on 13 October 1972.

Is YDL 92L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDL 92L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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