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GYU 717C

1979 Austin Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

66,445 mi
Last recorded66,445 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYU 717C
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 66,445 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 66,443 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 66,442 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 66,426 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 66,422 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 66,418 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 66,414 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 66,404 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 66,370 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 66,358 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 66,353 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 66,229 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Cooper?

Based on 4,144 MOT tests across 535 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
246
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
535
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 150
brake recording little or no effort 128
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 127
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 88
parking brake recording little or no effort 84
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GYU 717C is a 1979 Austin Mini Cooper in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Cooper fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GYU 717C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of GYU 717C?

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What year was GYU 717C registered?

GYU 717C is a 1979 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is GYU 717C safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYU 717C shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GYU 717C have outstanding finance?

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