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YTA 845K

1972 Austin Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

39,933 mi
Last recorded39,933 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 100047,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTA 845K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 39,933 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides, front and rear ( 4 tyres) nearing limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 39,928 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven low reading (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides, front and rear ( 4 tyres) nearing limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 39,124 miles

Nearside headlamp lens has a crack

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

windscreen wiper not self parking

Pass 31 Mar 2016 37,724 miles

corrosion to rear of both sills and osf floor

ns headlamp cracked

oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2016 37,717 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel system component leaking carb (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

ns headlamp cracked

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 36,947 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

ns headlamp cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2014 35,611 miles

minor leal from front exhaust area

n/s headlamp glass cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2013 35,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

minor scratching in zone A of windscreen

n/s headlamp glass cracked

Fail 22 Apr 2013 35,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

minor scratching in zone A of windscreen

n/s headlamp glass cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2012 35,199 miles

N/S headlamp glass cracked.

Play in steering rack joints, under gaitors.

Fail 28 Apr 2011 30,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

diffrent size tyres on rear to front

Pass 28 Apr 2011 30,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

diffrent size tyres on rear to front

Pass 29 Mar 2010 25,708 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 21,642 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 15,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 15,483 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 9,790 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 2,568 miles

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

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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YTA 845K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 47,015 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 YTA 845K, 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 54 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YTA 845K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 June 1972.

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