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YTE 251V

1979 Austin Mini Clubman

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

77,199 mi
Last recorded77,199 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2008
Typical for 1979 Austin Mini Clubman52,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTE 251V
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2008 77,199 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 77,199 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Jan 2008 77,198 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Clubman?

Based on 3,224 MOT tests across 467 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
536
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 206
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 157
brake recording little or no effort 122
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 116
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 104
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YTE 251V is a 1979 Austin Mini Clubman in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1979 Austin Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 52,302 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 Clubman fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 206 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YTE 251V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Clubman typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YTE 251V registered?

YTE 251V is a 1979 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 14 September 1979.

Is YTE 251V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTE 251V shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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