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YPU 240L

1973 Austin Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,849 mi
Last recorded66,849 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini 100057,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPU 240L
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 66,849 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 66,676 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

no rear windo

Pass 28 Mar 2013 66,441 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2007 66,115 miles

all 4 front ball joints have slight play

both front oulter cv boots perishing

fuel cap rubber seal starting to perish

various spots of slight corrosion to under side

Pass 7 Feb 2006 66,060 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 66,060 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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YPU 240L is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 57,252 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YPU 240L, 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 53 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YPU 240L?

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What year was YPU 240L registered?

YPU 240L is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is YPU 240L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPU 240L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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