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YHU 482V

1979 Austin Mini Clubman

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,542 mi
Last recorded22,542 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 1979 Austin Mini Clubman52,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHU 482V
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2014 22,542 miles

slight play in nearside rear arme rear subframe going rusty off side front brake flexy closs two tie bar on lock two lock check

Pass 27 Jul 2013 19,432 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 19,369 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 19,366 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 47,469 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 74,845 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 4,744 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 3,571 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 3,560 miles

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre near to limit on edge

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Clubman?

Based on 3,224 MOT tests across 467 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
536
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 206
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 157
brake recording little or no effort 122
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 116
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 104
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YHU 482V is a 1979 Austin Mini Clubman in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Austin Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 52,302 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Clubman fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 206 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YHU 482V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Clubman typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YHU 482V registered?

YHU 482V is a 1979 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 13 September 1979.

Is YHU 482V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YHU 482V shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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