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YYR 517H

1970 Austin Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,764 mi
Last recorded74,764 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini 100056,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYR 517H
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 74,764 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 74,273 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 72,658 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 71,275 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 69,889 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 69,668 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 69,131 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 67,922 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 65,996 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 63,756 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 63,722 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 61,334 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 59,345 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 57,306 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 57,304 miles

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

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

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

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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YYR 517H is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1970 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 56,575 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 YYR 517H, 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 56 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YYR 517H registered?

YYR 517H is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 14 April 1970.

Is YYR 517H safe to buy?

The MOT history for YYR 517H shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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