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YUY 482W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,737 mi
Last recorded53,737 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto41,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUY 482W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000 Auto
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 53,737 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 53,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 53,691 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 53,551 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 53,046 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 52,877 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 52,657 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 52,318 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f floor pans coroding

n/s/r and os/r floor pans coroding

Fail 16 Feb 2013 52,318 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f floor pans coroding

n/s/r and os/r floor pans coroding

Pass 23 Jun 2012 51,360 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2011 50,805 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 50,805 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 49,611 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 49,611 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 82,273 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 82,273 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 82,273 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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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YUY 482W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 41,192 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 YUY 482W, 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 46 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 YUY 482W registered?

YUY 482W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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