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JYY 755K

1972 Austin Mini 1000

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

61,216 mi
Last recorded61,216 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 100047,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYY 755K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 61,216 miles

center exhaust hanger partially split

Fail 6 Nov 2017 611 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mount missing (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

center exhaust hanger partially split

Pass 5 Aug 2016 5,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 5,449 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 5,446 miles

Direction indicators not working n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 3,999 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 40,000 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 40,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 2,937 miles

slight oil leaks

Pass 1 Sep 2009 2,742 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 2,724 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2008 2,642 miles

floorpan has been repaired

offside front hub slight play

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Sep 2007 2,568 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has been repaired

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

wide wheels fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2006 2,513 miles

ns wiper blade perrishing

oil leak

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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JYY 755K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000 in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 47,015 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 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 443 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JYY 755K, 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 54 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JYY 755K registered?

JYY 755K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 14 April 1972.

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