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YTC 297V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,305 mi
Last recorded47,305 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2007
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto47,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTC 297V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000 Auto
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2007 47,305 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 46,388 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 45,431 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 45,431 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto?

Based on 926 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
365
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Steering rack gaiter split 43
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YTC 297V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 47,419 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YTC 297V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YTC 297V registered?

YTC 297V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto, first registered on 15 December 1979.

Is YTC 297V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTC 297V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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