MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,886 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini?
Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YFW 973K is a 1972 Austin Mini in Maroon with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 YFW 973K, 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 YFW 973K registered?
YFW 973K is a 1972 Austin Mini, first registered on 11 January 1972.
Is YFW 973K safe to buy?
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