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YMR 70T

1996 Austin Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,998 mi
Last recorded69,998 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 1996 Austin Mini64,359 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMR 70T
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 69,998 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 68,301 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 66,826 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 66,826 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 65,438 miles

Front underside of car has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2016 65,426 miles

both front c.v boots insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2015 65,341 miles

both front cv gaiters slightly insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2014 65,201 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 65,201 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 64,899 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 64,359 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 62,727 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 61,921 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 61,912 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 61,693 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 61,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 61,418 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 61,070 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 60,860 miles

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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YMR 70T is a 1996 Austin Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1996 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 64,359 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 YMR 70T, 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 30 years old, this Austin Mini is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YMR 70T registered?

YMR 70T is a 1996 Austin Mini, first registered on 20 August 1996.

Is YMR 70T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMR 70T shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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