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YOD 306K

1971 Austin Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

23,680 mi
Last recorded23,680 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOD 306K
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 23,680 miles

Corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 5 May 2018 23,675 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f wing rusty

rear subframe rusty

rust throughout under side

Pass 18 Apr 2017 23,668 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion around brake master cylinder

corrosion throughout outside of vehicle

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

nearside front wing corroded and in poor state

rear subframe CORRODED AND IN VERY POOR STATE

slight lift in both rear wheels

Pass 8 Apr 2016 23,661 miles

corrosion around brake master cylinder mounting

corrosion throughout outer body

corrosion throughout underside

rear subframe corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2016 23,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively does not work (8.2.2)

corrosion around brake master cylinder mounting

corrosion throughout outer body

corrosion throughout underside

rear subframe corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 23,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Mar 2015 23,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2014 23,650 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 23,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Dec 2012 23,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 23,640 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 23,636 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 23,630 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 23,630 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 23,620 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 23,620 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 23,602 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 23,602 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 23,577 miles

nearside rear tyre tread pattern starting to crack

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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YOD 306K is a 1971 Austin Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 52,295 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YOD 306K, 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 55 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YOD 306K registered?

YOD 306K is a 1971 Austin Mini, first registered on 22 September 1971.

Is YOD 306K safe to buy?

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