MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,061 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Special?
Based on 1,388 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YHW 520V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 52,781 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 Morris Mini Special fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YHW 520V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Morris Mini Special typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Special is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was YHW 520V registered?
YHW 520V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 6 September 1979.
Is YHW 520V safe to buy?
The MOT history for YHW 520V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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