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YHH 459K

1972 Austin Mini 1275 GT

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,520 mi
Last recorded14,520 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 1275 GT56,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHH 459K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 14,520 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 74,330 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 74,288 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight leak from fuel pipe

Fail 21 May 2011 74,288 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight leak from fuel pipe

Pass 14 Jun 2010 59,950 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 885 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51
brake recording little or no effort 31
Headlamp aim too low 25
parking brake recording little or no effort 24
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 23
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YHH 459K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1275 GT in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 56,028 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 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YHH 459K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Austin Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YHH 459K registered?

YHH 459K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is YHH 459K safe to buy?

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