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YDV 162K

1972 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,563 mi
Last recorded3,563 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini51,943 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDV 162K
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 22 Mar 2012 3,563 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 3,422 miles

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

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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YDV 162K is a 1972 Austin Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 51,943 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 YDV 162K, 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 54 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YDV 162K registered?

YDV 162K is a 1972 Austin Mini, first registered on 10 July 1972.

Is YDV 162K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDV 162K shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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