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YUO 472K

1972 Austin Mini

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,730 mi
Last recorded87,730 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini51,943 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUO 472K
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2017 87,730 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 87,432 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 84,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

footbrake and handbrake overall efforts low and just legal

Pass 30 Jun 2014 83,478 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 82,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 82,294 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

footbrake and handbrake efforts low and overall just legal

Pass 2 Jul 2011 82,213 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

footbrake and handbrake efforts poor and overall just legal

Pass 7 Jul 2010 81,833 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 81,274 miles

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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YUO 472K is a 1972 Austin Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YUO 472K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YUO 472K registered?

YUO 472K is a 1972 Austin Mini, first registered on 23 June 1972.

Is YUO 472K safe to buy?

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