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471 UYE

1961 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

1,862 mi
Last recorded1,862 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2018
Typical for 1961 Austin Mini44,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration471 UYE
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2018 1,862 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 1,389 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 1,168 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 794 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper steering colum bush.

engine oil leaks.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 4,346 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 143 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 102 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 101 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 38 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 12 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 2 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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471 UYE is a 1961 Austin Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1961 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 44,133 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 471 UYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 65 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 471 UYE registered?

471 UYE is a 1961 Austin Mini, first registered on 10 February 1961.

Is 471 UYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 471 UYE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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