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YHY 606J

1970 Austin Mini 1000

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,947 mi
Last recorded96,947 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini 100056,575 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHY 606J
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 96,947 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 96,947 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 94,724 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 92,019 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 90,218 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 88,237 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 87,974 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 87,969 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 87,284 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 86,731 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 86,317 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 86,316 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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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YHY 606J is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1970 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 56,575 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 YHY 606J, 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 56 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 YHY 606J registered?

YHY 606J is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 15 October 1970.

Is YHY 606J safe to buy?

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